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The NZX50 index rose 1.1% on Friday to close at 13,039.2, ending a two-week losing streak. While Ryman Healthcare and Fletcher Building led the rally, record-low consumer confidence and a stagnant housing market continue to signal underlying economic fragility.

NZX Limited reported a 5% rise in Q1 2026 revenue to $32.7 million, as growth in data services and funds management offset a 72.6% drop in capital raisings.