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Australian stocks close flat

The Australian share market has closed flat despite a sell-off triggered by disappointing trade balance numbers. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 3.1 points, or 0.07 per cent, at 4,333.9..

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Transfield shares tumble

Shares in construction and maintenance firm Transfield Services plunged almost 12 per cent as analysts anticipate a writedown on its newly acquired Easternwell business. The company's shares lost 2..

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QBE to raise premiums 7%

QBE's insurance premiums will increase by seven per cent in 2012 and continue to climb into 2013 as the insurance giant tries to recoup the cost of disasters in Australia and overseas. And people l..

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Oil prices decline to $104

Oil prices are falling after a two-day rise as traders eye mixed signs about the strength of the global economy. Benchmark oil for May delivery gave up 80 cents to $US104.43 ($A100.66) a barrel in ..

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Spain warns of soaring debt

Spain says its national debt will spiral sharply higher this year as data showed unemployment hit a record high in March, complicating efforts to stabilise the country's strained finances. Budget M..

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