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Aussie shares higher on bank gains

The Australian sharemarket has closed higher for the third straight day, driven by gains among the big banks. CommSec market analyst Steve Daghlian said the local market was buoyed by positive news..

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Aristocrat grows online gaming presence

Gaming machine maker Aristocrat Leisure expects to launch a product for smartphones and tablets within the next 12 months. Chief executive Jamie Odell says Aristocrat's strategy of expanding its ac..

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Ansell pays $670m for US business

Gloves, condoms and protective clothing supplier Ansell has boosted its position in the North American market, paying $US615 million ($A672.24 million) for protective gloves and boots business Barrier..

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Aussie shares flat as big miners fall

Australian shares are flat as a deal between Iran and key western powers to halt its nuclear program hit the big miners. Iran and six world powers say they have reached an interim agreement that wo..

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Brickworks expects a better 2014

Building products maker Brickworks expects a better 2014 as housing construction recovers, boosting orders for materials.Managing director Lindsay Partridge said profitability improved in the three mo..

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Woolies defensive on Dick Smith, Masters

Woolworths chairman Ralph Waters says he is frustrated by impatient investors complaining about startup losses on the retailer's Masters home improvement business.Mr Waters has also mounted a spirited..

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US stocks little changed after weak data

US stocks have closed little changed as investors weigh a weak US housing market report and a breakthrough deal between Iran and major powers over its controversial nuclear program.The Dow Jones Indus..

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