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Shares rise for fifth straight session

The share market has closed firmer for a fifth consecutive session as concerns about global economic growth appear to fade. Global markets bounced back from heavy falls on Friday, which proved the ..

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Aussie shares close higher

The Australian share market has closed almost one per cent higher, its fifth straight session in positive territory. At the close on Monday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was 47.7 points, or 0..

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Shares maintain strong early gains

The share market remains one per cent higher due to stronger commodity prices and positive leads from overseas markets. European markets and Wall Street posted strong gains on Friday, putting an en..

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Stocks to watch on Monday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at the close on Friday: BHP - BHP BILLITON - up 7.00 cents, or 0.2 per cent, at $33.40 Mining giant BHP Billiton has caved in to shareholder dema..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - US shares have surged after a strong rise in Europe's equity markets, with investor zeal returning following a sell-off earlier in the week. ..

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NSW topples WA as strongest economy

NSW has knocked off Western Australia as the country's strongest economy, as the glow of the mining investment boom continues to fade. It is the first time NSW has topped CommSec's quarterly State ..

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