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Overseas markets drive ASX gains

The Australian share market has closed higher after being galvanised by strong leads from overseas markets. After Chinese stocks fell more than eight per cent early in the week, Shanghai has contin..

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Market higher by a per cent at noon

The share market is buoyant at noon, bouncing one per cent higher as it shakes off muted Chinese fears. Resource heavyweights were strong, with BHP Billiton climbing 59 cents to $26.33 and Rio Tint..

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Offshore gains lead Aust market higher

The Australian share market has opened around one per cent higher after an easing of fears about Chinese stocks sparked a rebound on overseas markets. Shanghai staged a comeback on Tuesday after co..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - US stocks have snapped a five-day losing streak, posting strong gains after positive earnings from UPS and a big rally in petroleum-linked st..

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Stocks to watch on Wednesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Wednesday, July 29: A2M - A2 MILK - down one cent, or 1.31 per cent, at 75.5 cents A2 Milk Co managing director Geoff Babidge is sitting on a ..

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