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Aussie stocks close stronger

The Australian share market lifted to a nine-month high after the central bank surprised investors with a bigger than expected interest rate. The cut took the cash rate to its lowest level since de..

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RBA slashes interest rates

The Reserve Bank of Australia has paved the way for interest rate relief for home owners by slashing the cash rate to its lowest level in two years. The central bank cut the cash rate by 50 basis p..

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DuluxGroup bids for Alesco

DuluxGroup says a move to enlarge its market footprint makes sense as it launches a $188.4 million takeover proposal for garage door, construction products and cabinet and window products supplier, Al..

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Stocks to watch on Tuesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Tuesday, May 1 AXE - ARCHER EXPLORATION LTD - up five cents at 40 cents BHP - BHP BILLITON LTD - up 66 cents at $35.55 The world's biggest ..

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