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Australian shares close higher

The Australian market closed at a 20-month peak driven by strong gains for high yielding stocks. At the close on Thursday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 22.4 points, or 0.47% at 4,810.2..

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Residential land sales down: HIA

New building activity in Australia could struggle to gain momentum early this year following an industry study showing a fall in residential land sales. The Housing Industry Association (HIA) resid..

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Stocks to watch at noon on Thursday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Thursday: FMG - FORTESCUE METALS GROUP LTD - steady at $4.66 Fortescue is due to release its second quarter production report on Thurs..

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Shares plunge on OZ Minerals forecasts

OZ Minerals shares have dropped 5.6% after it forecast falling copper production and rising costs at its ageing Prominent Hill open cut mine in South Australia. The share price fall wiped out gains..

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US stocks rise on earnings, debt move

Buoyed by strong earnings results in the technology sector and progress in the Washington fiscal budget debate, US stocks have closed higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Wednesday rose 67.1..

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