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Aussie stocks close lower on US falls

The Australian share market closed 0.7 per cent lower on Thursday following steep falls on Wall Street. At the close on Thursday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 32.7 points, or 0.72 pe..

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Lynas shares surge on court ruling

Shares in Lynas Corporation surged in late trade after a Malaysian court paved the way for the company to begin operating a controversial rare earths processing plant. The Kuantan High Court ruled ..

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Apple shares drop 20% from peak

Apple's stock has fallen along with a sell-off in the broader market. The stock of the world's most valuable company has now fallen more than 20 per cent from its all-time high of $705.07, hit on S..

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BHP has a CEO succession plan

BHP Billiton has confirmed that the global mining giant is preparing for the departure of chief executive Marius Kloppers with a succession plan. But the company would not comment on a specific rep..

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Stocks to watch early on Thursday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Thursday November 8 BHP - BHP BILLITON LTD - up 17 cents at $34.98 BHP Billiton has confirmed that the global mining giant is preparing for th..

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US stocks dive after Obama win

US stocks have tanked more than two per cent after President Barack Obama's re-election victory set up a tough battle with Republicans over the looming "fiscal cliff". The Dow Jones Industrial Aver..

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