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Aust share market closes slightly lower

The Australian share market has closed slightly weaker, snapping a 10-day winning streak, after markets in the United States fell.The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index fell 17.9 points, or 0.37 per cent, to ..

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Strong run for shares at an end

The Australian share market's strong run has stalled, with major resources and retail stocks leading the market lower at noon. At 1200 AEDT on Thursday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down ..

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Mother calls for Orica site probe

Explosives and chemical maker Orica says it will fund an environmental investigation into the history of mercury emissions at its former site at Port Botany after health fears from local residents.A m..

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Australian shares open flat

The Australian share market is relatively flat despite a fall on Wall Street overnight. At 1032 AEDT on Thursday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 2.4 points, or 0.05%, at 4,894.3, and t..

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Tinkler hit again as Whitehaven suffers

The value of Nathan Tinkler's investment in Whitehaven Coal has taken another dive after the company more than halved its earnings forecasts.Operating earnings in the six months to December 31 will be..

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Price war hits Woolies comparable sales

Grocery giant Woolworths may have lured more shoppers to its supermarkets during the first half but its ongoing price war with rival Coles has taken a toll on sales.Woolworths' total sales for the 27 ..

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US stocks fall after weak GDP data

US stocks have closed modestly lower after data showed the economy unexpectedly shrank in the fourth quarter last year and the Federal Reserve maintained its loose monetary policy.The Dow Jones Indust..

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