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Stocks close 1.4% higher

The Australian share market closed higher in response to positive production numbers from BHP Billiton and after global markets rallied in response to a successful Spanish bond auction. The benchma..

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Economy still slow: Westpac

The Australian economy continues to perform weakly, an industry study has found. The Westpac-Melbourne Institute leading index of economic activity, which indicates the likely pace of activity thre..

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Tesco full year profit rises

Tesco, Britain's largest supermarket operator, has reported a 5.4 per cent increase in full year net profit, despite a disappointing performance in its home market. Tesco is embarking on a STG1 bil..

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Stocks to watch Wednesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Wednesday April 18 BBG - BILLABONG INTERNATIONAL LTD - down one cent at $2.88 Surfwear retailer Billabong has completed a $276 million sale of..

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