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Will we get another rate cut?

Economists are divided on whether borrowers will get a second interest rate cut in as many months on Tuesday. Seven of the 14 economists surveyed by AAP say the RBA will cut the cash rate to 4.25 p..

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Aussie stocks close firmer

Australian shares rose 0.8 per cent, buoyed by hopes that European leaders may be able to thrash out a deal to salvage the region's debt crisis this week. Markets spent the day in positive territor..

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Overhaul for Sydney airport

Australia's largest international gateway is planning a major overhaul that has been welcomed as a potential boost for the tourism industry. Sydney Airport has proposed dividing its terminals by th..

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Job advertisments flatline

Jobs advertised on the internet and in newspapers is on a slowing trend after the number remained the same in November compared to the previous month. The flatlining figure tied in with a slowing a..

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Company profits increasing

Company profits are growing at a healthy clip but September quarter economic growth may be slightly weaker than previously expected because of a fall in business inventories. Company gross operatin..

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Stocks to watch on Monday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Monday: ANZ - ANZ BANKING GROUP LTD - up 38 cents at $20.88 CBA - COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA - up 95 cents at $49.55 NAB - NATIONAL AUS..

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Stocks mixed in US, Europe

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - Wall Street stock markets flat-lined on Friday as traders focused on the negatives in a mixed jobs report and worried about Europe's ability ..

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