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Australian shares rise

The Australian market ended the week with solid gains as investors welcomed the incoming US Federal Reserve chair's comments about maintaining economic stimulus. Janet Yellen's comments suggesting ..

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Analysts doubt Dick Smith value

Dick Smith's astonishing turnaround from Woolworths' $20 million discard to a listed company valued at more than $500 million has failed to convince some analysts. The electronics retailer is set t..

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Successful market debut for Freelancer

Online employment outsourcing group Freelancer has enjoyed a stellar debut on the Australian share market. The company's shares listed on the market at 50 cents, and soared after trade began on Fri..

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Flat start for Aussie shares

The stock market has opened flat, as weakness in banking stocks overshadows a positive lead from overseas. Markets in Europe and the US rose overnight, but there was an early negative tone on the l..

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