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BHP flags coal mine cost cuts

BHP Billiton is set to sell more mines and has all but ruled out an expansion of its struggling coal division.The global resources giant told analysts that its main priority was simplifying and cuttin..

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Australian shares close flat

Australian stocks finished flat despite the big miners came back into favour amid weakness in the Australian dollar.Options Xpress market analyst Ben Le Brun said the local market had not followed on ..

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Tatts takes legal action against Vic

Tatts Group is the latest gambling firm to launch legal action against the Victorian government over a levy expected to cost the company more than $42 million.Tatts said it commenced proceedings on We..

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ANZ launches $425m share buyback

ANZ bank is to spend $425 million buying back some of its shares.The bank said it was comfortable with its capital position and would therefore undertake a share buyback to offset the dilutive impact ..

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Dow hits new record on strong data

The Dow has closed at a new all-time high after strong gains in US home prices and consumer confidence boosted stocks.The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 106.29 (0.69 per cent) at 15,409.39, a new..

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