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Flat day on Aussie sharemarket

The sharemarket has closed flat after a slower increase in property prices in China generated anxiety about the strength of the Chinese economy. The market had been doing reasonably well in early t..

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Australian shares continue to rise

The Australian stock market is on track for a seventh consecutive day of gains, despite the negative impact of several high profile companies trading ex-dividend. The market had defied a mixed lead..

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Transfield wins $1.2bn contract

Asset management firm Transfield Services has won a $1.2 billion contract to provide garrison and welfare services over a 20-month period at Australia's offshore refugee processing centres on Nauru, a..

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NIB grows half year profit

Health insurer nib has grown its half year profit by nine per cent, as it attracts more policy holders and increases premium revenue. The company made a net profit of $39.7 million in the six month..

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BlueScope back in black

BlueScope Steel has achieved a half year profit for the first time in five years, but its Australian operations continue to lose money. BlueScope turned last year's first half loss of $24 million i..

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