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Aussie stocks close firmer

The Australian share market pared back earlier gains on offshore leads to close slightly higher, led by telecom stocks.At 1615 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 11 points, or 0.26 per cent, ..

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ING half-year profit up 22%

ING DIRECT Australia's first half profit rose by 22 per cent despite increased competition and a slowdown in credit growth.The online banker said net profit was $161.9 million for the six months to Ju..

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Stocks to watch on Thursday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange today (September 1)BHP - BHP BILLITON LTD - up 39 cents at $39.74A cashed-up BHP Billiton will spend $US367 million ($A344.31 million) expanding up its..

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CSR cuts NSW, Vic manufacturing jobs

Building products maker CSR will close manufacturing lines in Victoria and NSW and lay off 110 workers as it restructures its glass business to cope with challenging business conditions.CSR says the d..

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