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$A falls following US data

The Australian dollar has slipped against a strengthening greenback as recent economic data points to a better outlook for the American economy. At 1700 AEDT on Friday, the local unit was trading a..

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Aust shares enjoy early gains

The share market is higher but early gains by retailers and several other companies have waned during a quiet morning of trade. Retail stocks were the best performers when the market opened, after ..

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$A slips against the greenback

The Australian dollar has slipped against a strengthening greenback amid a better outlook for the US economy. At 1200 AEDT on Friday, the local unit was trading at 88.90 US cents, down from 89.14 c..

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Big market movers at midday Friday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Friday: ASB - AUSTAL - steady at 86.5 cents Ship builder Austal has received extra work on an existing contract with the US Department..

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Australian market due for good day

The Australian market is set to open higher on the back of solid gains on Wall Street after some strong US employment data. US stocks and the greenback rallied overnight after a report showed that ..

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