Mark Lister: Guide to NZX earnings season and signs the economy is turning
Freightways, Port of Tauranga and Summerset offer clues on broader demand. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Mark Lister: US sharemarket rally: Does the January barometer still work?
Smaller companies and sectors like energy and materials led January’s gains. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Mark Lister: Why sticking to local investments cost Kiwi investors in 2025
The local sharemarket had a lacklustre year, with the NZX 50 index returning 3.3% in 2025. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Wall Street forecasts for S&P 500 in 2026 point to modest gains – Mark Lister
OPINION: The median strategist pick of 7700 implies a 12.5% gain from last year. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Japan interest rates: Why rising BOJ hikes matter for investors now
Japan has lifted rates four times since 2024, ending eight years below zero. Source: NZ Herald Business News
2026 investing outlook: Six big predictions for shares, housing, OCR – Mark Lister
The OCR, now 2.25%, is tipped to reach the bottom of its cycle in 2026. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Gold, shares and Bitcoin: How investors fared in 2025 and what’s next – Mark Lister
OPINION: World shares swung from a 16.3% slump to a 35% surge, ending 2025 strongly. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Horizon Actuarial survey: What top firms expect for share returns
Private equity and private debt are still tipped for returns above 7% a year. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Mark Lister: Why sudden US credit shocks are a warning for investors
Some company bonds have plunged 60% almost overnight. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Are US stocks overvalued? What investors should know about the rally
The S&P 500 has climbed 83% over three years, led by surging tech giants. Source: NZ Herald Business News