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Mixed trading conditions for Macquarie

Macquarie Group says its market exposed businesses have experienced mixed trading conditions in recent months, sending its share price lower. But the investment bank still expects to achieve profit..

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Aussie business confidence jumps

Australian business conditions have risen to close to a three-year high, a private survey shows, while business confidence is up for the first time in four months. And, manufacturing conditions rec..

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Aussie shares down on local events

The Australian share market has opened slightly weaker after the lost of manufacturing jobs and mixed earnings reports impacted investor confidence. Australian shares did not follow strong leads fr..

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Graincorp to shed 130 jobs, close plant

GrainCorp will slash 130 jobs and close its Murarrie plant in Brisbane as it shifts its food manufacturing operations to Victoria. The grains marketer plans to inject $125 million into its edible o..

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Cochlear profit hit by approval delays

Shares in hearing implant maker Cochlear have fallen heavily after delays in regulatory approvals for new products contributed to a 73 per cent drop in half year profit. Cochlear made a net profit ..

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ANZ profit shows big four still growing

A double digit jump in ANZ's first quarter profit has analysts predicting a sixth consecutive year of record earnings for the major banks. ANZ's cash profit in the three months to December 31 grew ..

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Changes at DJs could mean CEO stays

The resignation of David Jones chairman Peter Mason could keep chief executive Paul Zahra in his job and pave the way for merger negotiations with rival Myer. Mr Mason and fellow director Leigh Cla..

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