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Bonds rise on positive US lead

The Australian bond market is higher as traders followed a positive lead from the US. Global bond markets were taking a breather after volatility caused by last week's highly-anticipated US Fed mee..

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Banks and miners weigh on share market

The share market is lower as the big four banks and resources companies suffer significant falls. Shares were being weighed down by lower commodity prices, ongoing concerns about conflict in Iraq a..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - The Dow has notched its third straight record high in mixed Wall Street trade as shares of Chinese internet company Alibaba soared following ..

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Stocks to watch on Monday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Monday, Sept 22: ARI - ARRIUM - down 2.5 cents, or 6.3 per cent, at 37.5 cents Shares in the iron ore and steel maker continue to fall after i..

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