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Aussie shares close lower

The Australian share market has closed lower, pulled down by the banking sector, particularly the CBA and ANZ banks. At the close on Tuesday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was 30.5 points, or ..

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Market pulled down by two major banks

The share market is lower as Commonwealth Bank lost value after paying a dividend and ANZ's trading update disappointing investors. Commonwealth Bank was down about 2.5 per cent after paying its ha..

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Question is when, not if, RBA will cut

The Reserve Bank is widely expected to take a razor to interest rates again in coming months, but economists are divided on the timing. The minutes of the RBA's February meeting, released on Tuesda..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - Wall Street was closed for the Presidents Day public holiday. LONDON - European stocks closed slightly off as investors awaited the outcom..

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Stocks to watch on Tuesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Tuesday, Feb 17: ANZ - ANZ BANKING GROUP - up 13 cents, or 0.4 per cent, at $35.87 The head of ANZ's Australian operations has quit and will b..

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