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Australian share market closes higher

The Australian share market has closed higher, led by the major banks. At 1615 AEDT on Monday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index had lifted 29.5 points, or 0.59 per cent, to 5,063.4 points, while ..

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Nib shares fall after profit slide

Health insurer nib is confident rises to premiums due to kick in from April will be enough to absorb an expected rise in claims costs. The comments came as nib on Monday disappointed investors with..

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Australian stocks higher at noon

Australian stocks are stronger, with the financial and consumer discretionary sectors leading the broader market higher. At 1223 AEDT on Monday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 33.9 point..

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Amcor’s profit rises 16 per cent

Packaging giant Amcor says its new recycled paper machine at its Botany mill in NSW and recent acquisitions, such as the Shorewood tobacco packaging business, will drive earnings in the short term.Amc..

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BlueScope attacks Aussie importers

BlueScope Steel has accused Australian importers of attacking their own manufacturing industry by illegally importing cheap, dumped steel.Chief executive Paul O'Malley also said offenders were abusing..

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