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Aussie shares close higher

The Australian share market has closed higher, despite the energy sector again dragging on the broader market. At the close on Thursday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was 27.9 points, or 0.52 ..

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Aust bonds weaken after Fed statement

The Australian bond market is weaker after markets welcomed positive US private sector jobs figures and a steady as she goes statement from the US Federal Reserve. US private payrolls data showed t..

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Building approvals surge to new high

The number of homes approved to be built has hit an all-time high, helped by a surge in apartments and townhouses. Approvals for the construction of new homes rose 7.5 per cent in November, which e..

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Aussie share market modestly higher

The Australian stock market was rallying, with most sectors up at noon, although energy shares continue to be punished. The lift is more modest than in the US, where the main markets all gained mor..

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Stocks to watch on Thursday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Thursday, Feb 8: DLS - DRILLSEARCH - down 3.5 cents, or 4.49 per cent, at 74.5 cents ORG - ORIGIN ENERGY - down 18.0 cents, or 1.59 per cent, ..

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Dow jumps 213 points as US stocks rise

Wall Street stocks have jumped following solid US economic data, joining European equity markets higher and ending a five-day losing streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Wednesday surged 212..

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