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Stocks close 3.5% lower

The Australian share market closed sharply lower on a mixture of poor company results and big falls on US and European bourses spooked by the poor global growth outlook. The benchmark S&P/ASX20..

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Billabong shares wipe out

Shares in Billabong International suffered a 26 per cent wipeout to the lowest in a decade, after the surfwear retailer reported a sharp decline in profit.Net profit was $119.14 million in the year to..

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Stockland to buy back shares

Stockland plans to buy back up to five per cent of its stock, equivalent to 119.15 million securities.The on-market buyback will be funded by asset sales and the deferral of some uncommitted developme..

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Stocks to watch on Friday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Friday: ABC - ADELAIDE BRIGHTON LTD - up 10 cents at $2.66 Cement and lime manufacturer Adelaide Brighton says half year profit declined by 10..

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