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Challenger suffers a 43% profit slide

Volatile investment markets have pushed Challenger's full year profit down 43 per cent but the financial services group is confident it can improve earnings in fiscal 2013. Challenger's net profit ..

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Nib eyes global health care market

Health insurer nib is planning to expand into the global health cover market by targeting thousands of Australians who travel overseas for work each year. Offering international health care is a la..

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Stocks to watch early on Monday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Monday, August 20 ANZ - ANZ BANKING GROUP LTD - up 71 cents at $24.61 ANZ says its expansion into Asia gives it an advantage over rivals compe..

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Apple hits new high as US stocks gain

Apple shares hit a new all-time high on Friday as US stocks closed out the week with a second day of solid gains that put the Dow at its highest level since the last days of 2007. Apple shares rose..

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