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Stocks to watch at close on Tuesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at the close on Tuesday: BRL - BATHURST RESOURCES - in a trading halt, last traded at seven cents Bathurst Resources says it needs an extra day t..

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Aussie shares follow US market higher

The Australian share market is higher after Wall Street lifted on signs the US economy is bouncing back. US stocks rose after Citigroup's first-quarter earnings surpassed analysts' forecasts and th..

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S&P downgrades Coca-Cola Amatil

Ratings agency Standard and Poor's has downgraded Coca-Cola Amatil's credit rating in the wake of a slide in the the beverage giant's earnings. S&P has lowered the company's credit rating from ..

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RBA held back by soft jobs market

Australia's central bank has no plans to change interest rates and appears unlikely to change its stance unless the jobs market improves. In the minutes of its April 1 board meeting, released on Tu..

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Commodities markets summary

A summary of trading in key commodities markets overseas: ENERGY Crude oil prices marched higher as traders keep a wary eye on escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine and the prospect of ..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - US stocks rose decisively after a solid earnings report from Citigroup and encouraging retail sales data, reversing course after deep losses ..

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