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Flat day on Australian sharemarket

The sharemarket has closed flat as investors remain cautious despite easing concerns over potential conflict between Russia and Ukraine. "There are a few slight concerns, but overall sentiment has ..

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Sales growth adds to talk of rate rise

A spike in retail spending for January has added to speculation of an interest rate hike later in the year. Retail spending rose by 1.2 per cent in January to $22.9 billion, figures from the Austra..

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Sandalwood exports as good as gold

In the world of essential oils, sandalwood oil is like gold. Australian sandalwood producer TFS Corporation, through its US joint venture entity Santalis Pharmaceuticals, is about to ship 100 kilog..

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Billabong faces investor class action

Troubled surfwear retailer Billabong faces a possible class action from investors hurt by the dramatic decline in the company's fortunes. Law firm Slater and Gordon says it is preparing a lawsuit a..

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US stocks mostly flat

A disappointing production forecast from oil giant ExxonMobil has pushed the Dow into negative territory on an otherwise flat day for US stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 35.70 points (..

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