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Australian stocks hit five-year high

The Australian share market has hit another fresh five year high as previously underperforming stocks pushed the market to its seventh consecutive week of gains. Telcos, utilities and health care c..

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Forrest steps down from Poseidon

Billionaire miner Andrew Forrest has stepped down as chairman of Poseidon Nickel, one week before the company is due to repay him an $8 million loan. Mr Forrest has resigned from the board due to h..

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Loss making Virgin boss paid $2.7m

Virgin Australia boss John Borghetti's take home pay fell by less than two per cent to $2.66 million last financial year, despite the airline falling to a $98 million loss. Mr Borghetti's remunerat..

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Transurban considers Sydney tunnel buy

Toll road owner Transurban is considering bidding for Sydney's Cross City Tunnel, which has been placed in receivership for the second time. Transurban has indicated it is looking into the possibil..

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Australian stocks higher at noon

The Australian stock market is modestly higher, putting it on track for a seventh consecutive week of gains. It has followed the lead of US stocks, which made overnight gains despite political jock..

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US stocks score first rise in 6 days

US stocks have risen for the first time in six days after some encouraging jobs and housing market data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 55.04 points (0.36 per cent) to 15,328.30. The broa..

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