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NZX Midday Sector Update: Consumer Durables Sector Soars, Distribution Services Sector Struggles

Consumer durables shares gained the most on New Zealand's Exchange, rising past 9% on Wednesday.Shares of KMD Brands (NZE:KMD, ASX:KMD) rose past 9% in recent trade.Meanwhile, shares of the distribution services sector fell past 5%.Shares of Vulcan Energy (NZE:VSL, ASX:VSL) were nearly 7% lower in recent trade.

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NZX Midday Sector Update: Producer Manufacturing Soars, Consumer Durables Fall

Producer manufacturing shares gained the most on New Zealand's Exchange, rising past 1% by midday Friday.Skellerup Holdings (NZE:SKL) shares rose 1% in recent trade.Meanwhile, the consumer durables sector fell 1%.KMD Brands (NZE:KMD, ASX:KMD) was down 3% in recent trade.

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NZX Midday Sector Update: Consumer Durables Sector Soars, Miscellaneous Sector Struggles

Consumer durables shares gained the most on New Zealand's Exchange, rising almost 4% on Thursday.Shares of KMD Brands (NZE:KMD, ASX:KMD) rose nearly 4% in recent trade.Meanwhile, miscellaneous shares fell by more than 2%.Shares of Marlin Global (NZE:MLN) drove the decline, falling past 1% in recent trade.

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NZX Midday Sector Update: Transportation Advances, Consumer Durables Fall

Transportation shares gained the most on New Zealand's Exchange, rising past 1% by midday Thursday.Mainfreight (NZE:MFT) gained past 7% in recent trade.The company reported Thursday fiscal 2026 earnings of NZ$2.49 per share, down from NZ$2.72 a year earlier. Analysts polled by FactSet expected earnings of NZ$2.49.Meanwhile, the consumer durables sector fell almost 3%.KMD Brands (NZE:KMD, ASX:KMD) was down nearly 3% in recent trade.

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Australian Shares Up; Endeavour Group Targets AU$300 Million of Cost Savings by Fiscal Year 2029, to Exit Non-Core Winery, Agricultural Assets

Australian shares rose on Wednesday as the US stock indices reached new records overnight.The S&P/ASX 200 Index increased by 0.69%, or 59.90 points, to close at 8,717.70.Brent crude oil futures hovered around $98 per barrel as investors expected progress for a peace agreement between the US and Iran.The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.6% and 1.2%, respectively, hitting record highs.On the domestic front, Australia's consumer price index rose 4.2% in the 12 months to April, down from a 4.6% increase in the year to March, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported. Trimmed mean inflation came in at 3.4% in the 12 months to April, up from 3.3% in the year to March.The six-month annualized growth rate in the Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Index slipped deeper into negative territory, declining to about -0.2% in April from -0.1% in March, according to a Westpac report.In company news, Endeavour Group (ASX:EDV) is targeting AU$300 million of cost savings to be delivered by fiscal year 2029. It also plans to exit or sell non-core winery, as well as agricultural assets, reduce its own grape production by over 80%, and concentrate investment on high-performing brands with proven retail demand within its Pinnacle Drinks business.The Australian Federal Court ordered Westpac Banking (ASX:WBC, NZE:WBC) to pay AU$26 million in civil penalties after failing to respond to over 200 online hardship requests within the time required by law from 2017 to 2023.Lastly, KMD Brands (ASX:KMD, NZE:KMD) reported a 5.2% jump in fiscal third-quarter sales, helped by strength in its flagship Kathmandu segment, even as its footwear business Oboz saw a decline amid geopolitical and market tensions. Its board is also conducting a business review to improve shareholder returns.

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NZX Midday Sector Update: Consumer Durables Sector Soars, Finance Struggles

The consumer durables shares gained the most on New Zealand's Exchange, rising almost 11% on Wednesday.Shares of KMD Brands (NZE:KMD, ASX:KMD) rose nearly 14% in recent trade.The company on Wednesday reported a 5.2% jump in third-quarter sales, helped by strength in its flagship Kathmandu segment, even as its footwear business Oboz saw a decline amid geopolitical and market tensions.On the flip side, the finance sector struggled, shedding almost 3%.Shares of ANZ Group Holdings (NZE:ANZ, ASX:ANZ) dropped by more than 4% in recent trade.

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ASX Preview: Australian Shares Set to Start Flat Ahead of Inflation Data; KMD Brands Posts Higher Fiscal Q3 Sales, Launches Business Review

Australian shares are poised to be little changed on Wednesday as key inflation data for April is set to be released.Overnight, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.6% and 1.2%, respectively, hitting record highs, while the the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.2%.Brent crude oil futures rose over 3% to reach $99.53 per barrel as optimism around a potential US-Iran peace deal wavered.In the macroeconomy, one in six Australian businesses was experiencing supply chain disruptions in May, with about 72% reporting a negative impact from current fuel prices or availability, according to a business conditions and sentiments report by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday.Australia's the consumer price index data for April is due at 11:30 am Sydney time.In corporate news, KMD Brands (ASX:KMD) reported a 5.2% jump in fiscal third-quarter sales, helped by strength in its flagship Kathmandu segment, even as its footwear business Oboz saw a decline amid geopolitical and market tensions. Its board is also conducting a business review to improve shareholder returns.Tivan (ASX:TVN) received initial assay results from its regional-scale stream sediment sampling program at the Turiscai project in East Timor, returning grades of up to 434 parts per million copper and 0.801 parts per million.Australia's benchmark index declined 0.4%, or 34.2 points, to close at 8,657.80 on Tuesday.

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KMD Brands Posts 5.2% Rise in Q3 Sales, Launches Business Review

KMD Brands (ASX:KMD) reported a 5.2% jump in third-quarter sales, helped by strength in its flagship Kathmandu segment, even as its footwear business Oboz saw a decline amid geopolitical and market tensions, according to a Wednesday filing with the Australian bourse.The sports company saw a 12% rise in its outdoor clothing brand Kathmandu in the three months ended April 26, despite a net reduction of seven stores year-on-year, as demand grew for its improved product lines in Australia and New Zealand.Meanwhile, Oboz had nearly a 9% decline in the quarter, held back by shipment timing. Sales are expected to return to growth in the fourth quarter on the back of new product launches and online growth.The company is on track to deliver NZ$27.5 million in cost savings in fiscal 2026. However, volatility in global currencies is set to impact its underlying operating expenses, it added.Its board is also conducting a business review to improve shareholder returns. The review, expected to complete on or before its annual results in September, will assess its capital structure, portfolio mix and other value-creation opportunities.

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NZX Midday Sector Update: Health Services Advance, Consumer Durables Decline

Health services shares gained the most on New Zealand's Exchange, rising 4% by midday Friday.Oceania Healthcare (ASX:OCA, NZE:OCA) rose past 9% in recent trade.The company on Friday reported that it broke even in fiscal 2026, compared with earnings of NZ$0.042 per share a year earlier. Revenue was NZ$267.1 million, compared with NZ$260.6 million a year earlier.On the other hand, shares of consumer durables fell by almost 2%.KMD Brands (NZE:KMD, ASX:KMD) shares slid 2% in recent trade.

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NZX Midday Sector Update: Health Technology Rises, Consumer Durables Tank

Health technology stocks gained the most on New Zealand's Exchange, rising nearly 3% by midday Tuesday.Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (NZE:FPH, ASX:FPH) shares climbed 3% in recent trade.On the other hand, consumer durables shares fell more than 3%.KMD Brands (NZE:KMD, ASX:KMD) shares slid past 3% in recent trade.

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New Zealand Shares Rise; Contact Energy Chair to Retire

New Zealand shares ended higher on Friday as most Asian shares saw gains after a Thursday Wall Street rally.The S&P/NZX 50 Index rose 1.05% or 135.89 points to close at 13,039.20.On Thursday, the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.9%, the S&P rose 1%, and the Dow Jones climbed 1.6%.Wall Street gains were helped by tech giant Apple's earnings as the iPhone-maker reported fiscal second-quarter results above Wall Street's estimates, with iPhone revenue coming in stronger than expected.In domestic news, Consumer confidence in New Zealand fell to its lowest in roughly three years in April, as a looming oil shock raised concerns about the broader economic outlook and downside risk for retailers, ANZ said.Further, home values across New Zealand extended a third consecutive monthly rise in April, in a slight surprise, edging up 0.1%, despite a soft start to the year for sales volumes and the Middle East conflict weighing on global economies, property valuation firm Cotality saidAlso, New Zealand's seasonally adjusted new dwellings consents fell 1.3% to 3,370 in March from 3,412 in the previous month, according to Stats NZ data.Meanwhile, New listings up 7.3% year-on-year to 9,139 in April in New Zealand, according to data from realstate.co.nz.In corporate news, Contact Energy (ASX:CEN, NZE:CEN) said Chair Rob McDonald will retire at the conclusion of the upcoming annual shareholder meeting.KMD Brands (ASX:KMD, NZE:KMD) appointed Non-Executive Director Philip Bowman as chair, effective Friday, succeeding David Kirk.

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NZX Midday Sector Update: Consumer Durables Sector Soars, Energy Minerals Struggle

The consumer durables shares gained the most on New Zealand's Exchange, rising past 3% on Friday.Shares of KMD Brands (NZE:KMD, ASX:KMD) rose over 3% in recent trade.The company on Friday said it appointed Non-Executive Director Philip Bowman as chair, effective Friday, succeeding David Kirk.Meanwhile, the energy minerals sector fell below 1%.Shares of Channel Infrastructure (NZE:CHI, ASX:CHI) drove the decline, falling past 1% in recent trade.

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KMD Brands Appoints Chair

KMD Brands (ASX:KMD, NZE:KMD) appointed Non-Executive Director Philip Bowman as chair, effective Friday, succeeding David Kirk, according to a same-day filing with the New Zealand bourse.Bowman is currently the chair of Sky Network Television (NZE:SKT, ASX:SKT), per the filing.

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NZX Midday Sector Update: Consumer Durables Sector Soars, Non-Energy Minerals Decline

Shares of the consumer durables sector gained the most on New Zealand's Exchange, rising past 3% on Thursday.Shares of KMD Brands (NZE:KMD, ASX:KMD) rose over 3% in recent trade.Meanwhile, non-energy minerals shares fell 1%.Fletcher Building (NZE:FBU, ASX:FBU) was down nearly 1% in recent trade.

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NZX Midday Sector Update: Health Technology Rises, Consumer Durables Tank

Health technology stocks gained the most on New Zealand's Exchange, rising 1% by midday Wednesday.Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (NZE:FPH, ASX:FPH) shares climbed nealry 2% in recent trade.On the other hand, consumer durables shares fell more than 6%.KMD Brands (NZE:KMD, ASX:KMD) shares slid past 6% in recent trade.

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NZX Midday Sector Update: Consumer Durables Sector Soars, Technology Services Sector Struggles

The consumer durables shares gained the most on New Zealand's Exchange, rising almost 2% on Friday.Shares of KMD Brands (NZE:KMD, ASX:KMD) rose nearly 2% in recent trade.On the flip side, the technology services sector struggled, shedding past 3%.Shares of Gentrack Group (NZE:GTK, ASX:GTK) fell nearly 7% in recent trade.

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NZX Midday Sector Update: Commercial Services Soar, Consumer Durables Struggle

Commercial services shares gained the most on the New Zealand Exchange, rising almost 1% by midday Wednesday.Accordant's (NZE:AGL) shares rose nearly 4% in recent trade.On the other hand, consumer durables shares dropped past 4%.KMD Brands' (NZE:KMD, ASX:KMD) shares slid past 4% in recent trade

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New Zealand Shares Flat; KMD Brands Secures NZ$11 Million in Retail Entitlement Offer Completion

New Zealand shares ended flat on Tuesday despite a broad-based rise in Asian shares as investors showed optimism around the US-Iran peace talks.The S&P/NZX 50 Index was little changed to close at 12,932.33.Iran is considering attending peace negotiations with the US in Pakistan, while Islamabad attempts to end a US blockade on Iranian ports, which is seen as a key obstacle to Tehran's participation, before a two-week ceasefire expires, Reuters said in a separate report, citing a senior Iranian official.Meanwhile, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Tuesday he had the backing of National Party lawmakers after holding a leadership confidence vote, following days of speculation that some within the party were pushing to replace him, according to a Tuesday Reuters report.In domestic news, Business confidence in New Zealand declined in the March quarter, as the US-Israel war with Iran fanned fuel prices and caused supply-chain disruptions amid worsening uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz, the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) said.Meanwhile, New Zealand's annual consumer inflation increased by 3.1% in the March quarter, unchanged from the 3.1% increase in the 12 months to the December 2025 quarter, data from Stats NZ showed.Also, New Zealand consumer prices rose 0.9% in the March quarter, with the annual inflation rate remaining unchanged at 3.1%, resulting in this quarter's inflation going above the previously anticipated 0.7% rise, Westpac said in a report.In corporate news, KMD Brands (ASX:KMD, NZE:KMD) has completed the retail component of its fully underwritten 1-for-0.73 accelerated renounceable entitlement offer, with eligible shareholders subscribing for around 182.6 million new shares at NZ$0.06 each, raising about NZ$11 million as part of a total NZ$58.5 million capital raising.Black Pearl Group (ASX:BPG, NZE:BPG) reported fiscal fourth quarter annual recurring revenue (ARR) of NZ$26.8 million, up 114% year on year.

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KMD Brands Secures NZ$11 Million in Retail Entitlement Offer Completion

KMD Brands (ASX:KMD, NZE:KMD) has completed the retail component of its fully underwritten 1-for-0.73 accelerated renounceable entitlement offer, with eligible shareholders subscribing for around 182.6 million new shares at NZ$0.06 each, raising about NZ$11 million as part of a total NZ$58.5 million capital raising, according to a Tuesday filing with the Australian and New Zealand bourses.The participation rate was around 52% of entitlements under the retail entitlement offer, with fully participating shareholders also applying for about NZ$4.5 million in additional shares via the retail shortfall facility, per the filing.The remaining around 169.3 million shares, consisting of unsubscribed entitlements from both eligible and ineligible retail shareholders, will be offered for sale through a retail shortfall bookbuild on Tuesday, while the company shares are in trading halt, the filing said.Trading is expected to resume on Wednesday, with any premium above the offer price after deducting withholding tax distributed to eligible shareholders by May 5, the filing added.

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NZX Midday Sector Update: Consumer Durables Sector Soars, Consumer Non-Durables Shares Struggle

The consumer durables shares gained the most on New Zealand's Exchange, rising 3% on Monday.Shares of KMD Brands (NZE:KMD, ASX:KMD) rose 3% in recent trade.On the flip side, the consumer non-durables sector struggled, shedding nearly 2%.Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZE:FCG) fell almost 3% in recent trade.

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