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Market falls for third straight day

The share market has fallen for a third consecutive trading day despite the US and Europe providing positive leads. The falls have come after the market last week climbed above 5,600 points - its h..

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RBA Rates Decision – Full Text

Statement by Glenn Stevens, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 2.5 per cent. Growth in the global economy is continuin..

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Trade figures cast doubt on growth

Figures on Tuesday cast doubt on hopes that foreign trade is driving economic growth. The data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed the trade deficit narrowed in June, after seasonal adj..

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Shares lower as earnings season looms

The share market has fallen as investors remain cautious ahead of the release of corporate earnings reports. The falls come despite a positive session on Wall Street, with the local resource and ba..

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Stocks to watch on Tuesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Tuesday, Aug 5: AGO - ATLAS IRON - up six cents, or 9.2 per cent, at 71 cents Atlas Iron boss Ken Brinsden has hosed down takeover speculation..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - US stocks have recovered some ground lost last week when the S&P 500 notched its biggest weekly decline since mid-2012 and all three majo..

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