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Sydney Airport sets passenger record

Australia's major airports experienced substantial growth in 2012, with a record number of passengers passing through Sydney Airport. Sydney Airport served a record 36.9 million passengers in 2012,..

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Australian shares close higher

The Australian market has closed higher propelled by climbing Rio Tinto shares after its chief Tom Albanese resigned in the wake of the miner's $US14 billion worth of write downs. At the close on F..

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Australian bond prices fall sharply

Australian bond futures prices have sold off sharply, reversing the rally that followed the release weaker domestic jobs figures on Thursday. At 1630 AEDT on Friday, the March 10-year bond futures ..

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Stocks to watch at close on Friday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at the close of trade on Friday: PSH - PENRICE SODA HOLDINGS LTD - up two cents, or 16 per cent, at 14.5 cents Chemicals company Penrice is to st..

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Australian shares open higher

Eds: reissuing to fix day ref in par 2 SYDNEY, Jan 18 AAP - The Australian market is higher as news of Rio Tinto chief Tom Albanese's resignation drives up mining stocks. At 1028 AEDT on Friday,..

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Rio Tinto shocks put miners on notice

Mining bosses have been put on notice to stop using shareholder funds for ego-driven growth after Rio Tinto made $US14 billion in writedowns, forcing chief executive Tom Albanese to step down.Rio stun..

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US stocks close higher on economic data

US stocks have closed solidly higher after US data pointed to an improving employment and housing picture. In closing trade on Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 84.79 points (0.63 per..

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Qantas cuts Dreamliner order to 14

Jetstar has reduced its order for the Boeing 787 Dreamliners but denies the move is related to recent troubles affecting Dreamliner fleets.The airline cut its order for 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners for i..

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