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Aussie stocks close lower

The Australian share market closed lower on Friday as investors pondered possible weakening in the resources sector, a hold on interest rates this week, a soaring Aussie dollar and Greece's debt crisi..

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ANZ hikes its interest rates

Borrowers are bracing for more interest rate hikes after ANZ Banking Group became the first to raise interest rates in defiance of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). ANZ's move on Friday came thr..

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Newcrest beats expectations

Newcrest Mining has forecast a continuing strength in the gold price after reporting a record high first half profit, driven by stronger gold, silver and copper sales. Shares in Newcrest, Australia..

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Stocks to watch on Friday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange early on Friday: AAI - ALCOA INCORPORATED - steady at 10.50 Victorian Treasurer Kim Wells has pledged to support Alcoa to help keep the jobs of 6..

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Copper hits five-month high

Copper rose on Thursday to hit a five-month high as the euro gained versus the dollar after Greece confirmed it had clinched a deal for emergency aid needed to ensure it avoids a disorderly default. ..

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