New Zealand’s sharemarket remained stable Friday, contrasting with declines across other Asia Pacific markets driven by a continuing sell-off in semiconductor and technology stocks. The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,495.24, a marginal increase of 2.19 points, representing a 0.02% gain. Trading was volatile throughout the day, but ultimately resulted in a flat close. Freightways was a significant contributor to the day’s trading volume. The index concluded the week unchanged overall. This performance demonstrates a degree of resilience in the New Zealand market despite broader regional economic pressures.