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Shares rise for fourth straight day

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The share market has overcome a late slide to post a fourth straight gain, its longest winning streak since August. Gains by resources and energy stocks drove a rise of 0.25 per cent, which takes t..

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Miners drive share market up

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The share market is buoyant at noon after jumping steeply during early trade. Strong gains were made by the miners, with BHP Billiton leaping 3.63 per cent to $25.15 while rival miner Rio Tinto add..

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US stocks gain despite weak Adobe, Yum

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Wall Street stocks have pushed higher, despite some disappointing earnings news from Yum Brands, Adobe Systems and others. The Dow Jones industrial Average advanced 122.10 points (0.73 per cent) to..

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Stocks to watch on Thursday

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Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Thursday, Oct 8: ANN - ANSELL Protective gloves and condom maker Ansell holds its annual general meeting in Melbourne on Thursday. BOQ - BA..

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