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Shares post strong start to the week

Strength in the financial and property sectors has lifted the share market. Shares were weaker in early trade, despite signs that Greece may be granted a vital four month extension on its debt repa..

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Aussie shares close higher

The Australian share market has closed higher, with the big banks offsetting falls among the miners. At the close on Monday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was 26.5 points, or 0.45 per cent, hi..

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Market rises in morning trade

The share market is higher as investors are buoyed by signs Greece's debt problems are set to be temporarily resolved. The positive influence of statements from Greek officials that alternative ref..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - The Dow and S&P 500 has bolted to fresh records after eurozone ministers agreed to extend Greece's bailout by four months. The Dow Jon..

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Stocks to watch on Monday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Monday, Feb 23: JHX - JAMES HARDIE - up 40 cents, or 2.9 per cent, at $14.35 Building products maker James Hardie has narrowed its full year g..

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