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BHP price talks raise jobs fears

More job losses and coal mine closures are feared in Queensland, amid reports that BHP Billiton will cut sharply the price of its next coking coal contract in Japan. BHP, Queensland's largest coal ..

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Myer focuses on service as profit falls

Struggling department store chain Myer's efforts to improve customer service appear to be paying off. Chief executive Bernie Brooks says the retailer has enjoyed a slight uptick in sales in recent ..

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Sigma to buy back 10% of its shares

Sigma Pharmaceuticals says it is well placed to pursue growth opportunities, and will buy back up to 10 per cent of its shares. The drugs wholesaler and pharmacy support services provider on Thursd..

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Ardent strengthens its gym business

Ardent Leisure says its Goodlife Health Clubs business is now the country's second largest club chain after the $61 million purchase of Fenix Fitness Clubs. Fenix has eight clubs in Melbourne, two ..

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Stocks to watch early on Thursday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Thursday, Sept 13 CBA - COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA - up 88 cents, or 1.62 per cent, at $55.06 The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has..

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