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Aust bonds firmer ahead of US jobs data

Australian bond futures prices are slightly higher, in quiet trade ahead of the release of US employment figures.Non-farm payrolls figures for March are due out late on Friday night, and are expected ..

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Late rally pushes share market higher

Late gains have pushed the share market slightly higher ahead of the release of US job numbers.Investors are hoping the US non-farm payrolls employment data for March, due out on Friday night, will cl..

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Aust share market slightly lower

The Australian share market is slightly lower as investors wait for a catalyst to give the market greater drive.Investors are hoping for inspiration from US non-farm payrolls employment data for March..

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Stocks to watch on Friday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at the close Friday, April 4:BHP - BHP BILLITON - up 16 cents, or 0.4 per cent, at $37.53CZI - CASSINI RESOURCES - up 16.5 cents, or 367 per cent, at 2..

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Commodities markets summary

A summary of trading in key commodities markets overseas:ENERGYGlobal oil prices rebounded from earlier losses as dealers grew sceptical Libyan rebels were close to a deal on lifting blockades that wo..

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