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ANZ leaves rates unchanged

ANZ is keeping its home loan interest rates on hold for a sixth straight month. The bank's standard variable rate remains at 5.88 per cent per annum, after the Reserve Bank of Australia left the ca..

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Australian share market closes higher

The Australian share market closed higher on Friday following a good lead from US markets and encouraging company earnings reports. "It's been a very happy Valentine's Day for investors today, and ..

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Paladin’s loss grows

A third consecutive year of weak uranium prices has led to Paladin Energy's half year net loss increasing to $US255 million. The uranium producer does not expect any short-term improvement either, ..

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Australian stocks build on early gains

The Australian market has built on early gains with all sectors in the black, mainly due to a positive earnings season. CMC Markets chief analyst Michael McCarthy said Australian market's solid ris..

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Modest profit increase for car dealer

Australia's largest car and truck retailer has managed a small rise in half year profit, as changes in its road transport operations weighed on earnings. Automotive Holdings Group owns more than 15..

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Newcrest banks on strong cash position

Newcrest Mining expects to be in a sustainable cash position by the end of the financial year as it keeps a lid on costs and pays down debt. Australia's largest gold miner recently improved its cas..

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US stocks rise

US stocks have ended higher, shrugging off some disappointing retail sales and jobless claims data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 63.65 points (0.40 per cent) to 16,027.59 on Thursday. T..

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