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Precious metals close higher

Gold futures have gained as traders bet demand for the metal would rise after the European Central Bank (ECB) lowered its interest rate and the Federal Reserve signalled a steady hand on its easy-mone..

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Westpac shareholders rewarded

Westpac shareholders will be rewarded with a special dividend after the bank posted a record $3.3 billion first half profit. However, Westpac chief Gail Kelly dampened hopes of similarly rewarding ..

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Alumina CEO get first strike

Shareholders in Alumina have lost patience with the company's poor performance delivering a first strike vote against its executives pay. Chief executive John Bevan's $A2.2 million plus salary pack..

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Qantas says local market still tough

Travellers can expect to enjoy cheaper domestic airfares for a little longer, as Australia's major carriers keep adding seats into the local market. Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce says that alth..

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S&P 500 reaches new peak

The S&P 500 has reached a new all-time high, boosted by an expected European Central Bank interest rate cut and a surprisingly good US jobless claims report. The S&P 500 rose 14.89 points, ..

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