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Aussie stocks close higher

The Australian share market ended the week on a high note after a positive lead from Wall Street, with financial and mining stocks driving gains. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index broke through th..

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Crown posts 79% profit rise

Casinos operator Crown says it has not yet decided whether it will increase its stake in fellow casinos firm Echo Entertainment Group. Crown said on Friday that it now holds a 10 per cent interest ..

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Troy’s profit surges by 76%

South America-focused gold and silver producer Troy Resources has posted a jump in first half net profit after a production ramp-up at its new Casposo operation in Argentina and a strong performance a..

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NRW books a record profit

Civil construction and mining services contractor NRW Holdings has booked a record interim net profit on the back of strong work in iron ore and coal, and says it expects to achieve a 75 per cent surg..

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Wall street closes higher

US stocks have closed broadly higher, helped by solid gains from Procter & Gamble over its cost-cutting plan and blue-chip stalwart IBM. The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Thursday closed up 4..

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Stocks to watch on Friday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange early on Friday: APN - APN NEWS AND MEDIA LTD - up 1.5 cents at 83.5 cents APN News & Media has unveiled a $45.1 million full year loss as it..

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