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Virgin beats Qantas on domestic routes

Virgin Australia carried more domestic passengers than its rival Qantas over the 12 months to the end of May - a first for the industry's traditional number two. Virgin carried 1.42 million domesti..

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Bond prices fall on strong retail data

Australian bond future prices have fallen on the back of stronger than expected retail spending figures. At 1630 AEST on Wednesday, the September 10-year bond futures contract was trading at 96.895..

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Crown puts 25% limit on Echo stake

James Packer's Crown Ltd has ramped up its move on fellow casinos operator Echo Entertainment by seeking regulatory approval to raise its stake to 25 per cent. Crown included the 25 per cent limit ..

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Stocks to watch early on Wednesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Wednesday, July 4 BHP - BHP BILLITON LTD - up eight cents at $31.80 BHP Mitsubishi Alliance and unions are back at the negotiating table in an..

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