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Healthcare and banks drag market lower

The healthcare sector has dragged the share market lower as weaker than expected earnings from bionic ear maker Cochlear caused a sharp sell-off. Falls among the big four banks also pushed the mark..

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Banks drag market back into the red

The share market has tumbled in morning trade as the financial sector sunk and investors dumped shares in Cochlear and Domino's Pizza despite strong profit growth from each company. The big four ba..

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Business, consumer perkiness wanes

Business and consumer confidence has fallen from their post federal budget highs, weighed down by weakness in the mining sector. The National Australia Bank business confidence index dropped to fou..

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Stocks to watch on Tuesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Tuesday, Aug 11: COH - COCHLEAR Cochlear implant maker releases full year results BKN - BRADKEN Mining and construction products supplie..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - US stocks have surged as Berkshire Hathaway announced a $US37.2 billion ($A50.2 billion) acquisition of Precision Castparts and petroleum-lin..

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