Midday Report for Thursday 26 May 2016

12:35 PM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

12:26 PM.The sharemarket operator, NZX, is changing the way it deals with unusual movements in share prices. Audio

12:26 PM.New Zealand tennis player Marcus Daniell says his fitness is at a career best following his first ever win at the French Open with American Brian Baker in the men's doubles. Audio

12:25 PM.There've been a number of other company results and announcements today. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Belinda Stanley at Craigs Investment Partners Audio

12:21 PM.The country's biggest glass manufacturer, Metro Performance Glass, has posted a maiden full-year profit in line with forecasts, on the back of strong construction demand. Audio

12:20 PM.The listed fishing company, Sanford, has almost doubled its half-year profit, as it focuses on selling premium fresh fish rather than frozen products. Audio

12:19 PM.An economist says the dairy giant, Fonterra, has been conservative when setting its opening forecast price for the new season. Audio

12:17 PM.One of the country's biggest transport firms, Mainfreight, has reported a record full-year profit and sales, but says it's only a satisfactory result. Audio

12:00 PM.A guilty plea from the man charged with murdering his ten-year old brother and Fonterra concedes its latest forecast is conservative. Audio