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Big banks weigh on share market

The share market has been pulled lower by big falls among the major banks after ANZ announced a $3 billion capital raising. ANZ will raise the funds from investors in response to regulatory moves f..

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Australian shares are lower

The Australian share market is lower after ANZ's trading halt and big losses by the banks, but the materials sector is one of the few bright spots. At 1200 AEST, Commonwealth Bank, NAB and Westpac ..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - US stocks have finished mostly higher following mixed economic data, but a disappointing earnings report from Disney has weighed on the Dow. ..

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Stocks to watch on Thursday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Thursday, Aug 6: FMG - FORTESCUE METALS GROUP - up 11 cents, or 6.2 per cent, at $1.885 Two Chinese firms are reportedly eyeing Fortescue's as..

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