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Stock market rally ends

The Australian share market finished lower, pulling back from a week-long rally, but made up some of its earlier losses by the close. The market opened half a per cent lower on Wednesday after dram..

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JB Hi-Fi sales to rebound

Consumer electronics chain JB Hi-Fi says trading conditions have been challenging in the three months to September, but that the launch of the iPhone 4S and other new releases are expected to boost sa..

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Alcoa’s income disappoints

Alcoa's quarterly profit has fallen short of expectation as worries about the global economy hurt aluminum prices.The US-based aluminum producer on Tuesday reported third-quarter net income of $US172 ..

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Wall Street closes mixed

A roundup of trading on major world markets:NEW YORK - US stocks drifted to a mixed finish Tuesday ahead of the start of company earnings season and a key vote in Slovakia that could decide the eurozo..

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