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Shares end first day of 2014 higher

The share market has opened 2014 on a positive note, despite low volumes during the holiday season. At 1615 AEDT on Thursday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 15.7 points, or 0.29 per cent..

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$A falls on softer Chinese data

The Australian dollar is slightly lower after a drop in Chinese manufacturing activity. At 1200 AEDT on Thursday, the local unit was trading at 89.07 US cents, down from 89.36 cents on New Year's E..

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Data confirms good year for housing

Australian home prices jumped almost 10 per cent in 2013 and the boom isn't expected to let up any time soon. Sydney's property market was the strongest, helping to deliver the strongest year of na..

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Aust shares start new year higher

The Australian share market has opened trading for 2014 with gains. Following Wednesday's public holiday, the market has followed positive leads from the US and Europe on New Year's Eve and from Ch..

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$A lower again

The Australian dollar is lower as it resumes its trend downwards sparked by the US Federal Reserve's decision to scale back its economic stimulus program. At 0700 AEDT on Thursday, the local unit w..

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Australian market to start year flat

The Australian market looks set to start 2014 flat amid likely quiet trade following the New Year's public holiday. At 0645 AEDT on Thursday, the March share price index futures contract was unchan..

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