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Australian share market closes flat

The Australian share market has finished flat as weakness among mining stocks dampened earlier gains. The local bourse had a strong start after markets in Europe and the United States rallied overn..

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Industry funds lead as super improves

Australian superannuation funds have recorded their best performance in seven years as the total worth of the nation's superannuation pool grew to $1.62 trillion. The industry-wide rate of return f..

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Virgin passenger numbers down

Virgin Australia has experienced a fall in passenger numbers, although the airline says it is reaping greater returns from airfares. Virgin's domestic passenger numbers slid 0.3 per cent in Novembe..

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Australian share market turns downward

The Australian share market has fallen into the red despite a positive start, led downwards by mining stocks. The local bourse started strongly after markets in Europe and the United States rallied..

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Stocks to watch at noon on Wednesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Wednesday: QAN - QANTAS AIRWAYS LTD - up two cents, or 1.8 per cent, at $1.11 A federal Liberal MP has advanced the case for changing ..

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US stocks score first gain of year

US stocks have registered their first gains of the new year, with the Nasdaq adding nearly one per cent, helped by a solid November trade report. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished up 105.84..

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Australian market set to open higher

The Australian stock market looks set to open higher after strong performance on overseas markets overnight. At 0654 AEDT on Wednesday, the March share price index futures contract was UP 22 points..

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