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Aussie stocks close flat

The Australian share market closed flat after a directionless trading session in the absence of firm leads from offshore markets. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 4.7 points, or 0.11 per..

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QBE’s profit plunges 45%

QBE Insurance Group's annual net profit plunged 45 per cent during what it described as one of the worst years for catastrophic events. QBE on Tuesday reported a statutory net profit of $US704 mill..

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Leighton wins large contract

Leighton Holdings subsidiary Habtoor Leighton Group has been awarded a $A480 million property redevelopment contract in Dubai in the Middle East. The contract forms part of the $A3 billion Jewel of..

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Stocks to watch on Tuesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange early on Tuesday: BPT - BEACH ENERGY LTD - down 9.5 cents at $1.67 Oil and gas producer Beach Energy has returned to first half profitability des..

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