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Shares break run of losses

A recovery by the resources sector after recent falls in iron ore prices has helped the share market break a run of four straight losses. The market's gain came despite a weaker reading of business..

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Aust shares gain ground

The share market has closed higher, breaking a run of four straight losses, as the resources sector bounced back from its recent hit from falling commodity prices. At the close on Tuesday, the benc..

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Shares rise in quiet trade

The share market is slightly higher as investors snap up bargains after four consecutive days of falls. "It's probably as expected, which is to finally see a little bit of support considering the s..

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Consumer confidence stabilising – ANZ

Consumer confidence has lifted - helped by continued low interest rates and rising housing prices. The ANZ/Roy Morgan weekly consumer confidence index rose 0.6 per cent in the first week of Septemb..

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Stocks to watch on Tuesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Tuesday: BBG - BILLABONG - up two cents, or 3.1 per cent, at 66.5 cents Billabong has wrapped up the sale of its 51 per cent stake in the onli..

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