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Aussie shares hit 6-year high

Australian stocks have hit six-year highs on the back of strong US leads and a record production report from miner BHP Billiton. The close of 5576.7 points and intraday high of 5598 were both the A..

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Aussie bonds dip on higher inflation

Australian bond futures prices have fallen after official data showed a surprisingly high inflation read. Official headline inflation on Wednesday came in close to expectations, showing a rise of 0..

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Aussie shares close higher

The Australian share market has closed higher, finishing its sixth straight day of gains at a six-year high. At the close on Wednesday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was 33.4 points, or 0.6 pe..

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Stocks to watch on Wednesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Wednesday, July 23: AZZ - ANTARES ENERGY - up 0.5 cents, or 0.8 per cent, at 64.5 cents Shareholders in oil and gas company Antares Energy, th..

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US stocks rise on housing report

US stocks have finished higher following a busy day of corporate earnings and a report showing the highest level of existing-home sales in eight months. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 61.81 ..

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