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Late run sees ASX finish on a high

The Australian share market has raced home on a high note after enduring a fitful session of ups and downs. A strong late run from the big four banks helped steer the bourse out of the red after it..

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Aust stocks dip

The Australian share market has slipped into the red with strong gains among energy stocks failing to offset falls across the financials. The local bourse opened higher after US stocks climbed over..

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Energy, mining stocks lift share market

The Australian share market has recovered from a negative start to gain ground, led by energy and mining stocks. A weak lead from Wall Street and momentum from Wednesday's fall was responsible for ..

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Stocks snap 3-day winning streak

Australian stocks snapped a three-day winning streak on Wednesday as investors retreated on further falls in oil prices and the Chinese market.The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index and the broader All Ordin..

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Oil fuels rebound on Wall Street

Wall Street has rebounded over 1 per cent, driven by a surge in oil prices and strong quarterly results from 3M, Johnson & Johnson and Procter & Gamble. All 10 major S&P sectors ended h..

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Stocks to watch on Wednesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Wednesday: BHP - BHP BILLITON FMG - FORTESCUE METALS GROUP RIO - RIO TINTO Miners could see a lift in their share price on Wednesday wit..

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Australian share market up about 1%

The Australian share market has gained about one per cent as more buyers look to snap up value stocks following a positive lead from overseas and a rise in oil prices. Three of the big four banks w..

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Stocks to watch on Monday

Stocks of interest on the Australian Securities Exchange on Monday: BHP - BHP BILLITON FMG - FORTESCUE METALS GROUP RIO - RIO TINTO Australian-listed mining stocks could gain after the pri..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - US stocks have made their biggest gain in more than a month as oil prices surge, lifting energy stocks. Tech stocks also climbed on Friday..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - Wall Street has rallied after a hesitant start as oil prices surged towards their biggest gain this year and ECB President Mario Draghi raise..

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Stocks to watch on Friday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Friday: BHP - BHP BILLITON FMG - FORTESCUE METALS GROUP RIO - RIO TINTO Mining company shares will continue to be in focus with the pric..

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Shares post third gain for the year

The share market has posted just its third gain for the year as bargain hunters snapped up high growth health and telecommunication stocks. But traders expect Thursday's rise of about 0.40 per cent..

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Stocks to watch on Thursday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Thursday: BHP - BHP BILLITON FMG - FORTESCUE METALS GROUP RIO - RIO TINTO Mining company shares could again be inline for a selloff with..

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Share market follows Asia lower

The Australian share market has resumed its slide as investors react to sharp falls on Asian markets amid concerns over China's economy. Shares opened higher but fell away in afternoon trade to clo..

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Stocks to watch on Wednesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Wednesday: AFI - AUSTRALIAN FOUNDATION INVESTMENT COMPANY Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC) is expected to post half-year result..

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S&P 500 unchanged; more carnage in oil

Wall Street has ended flat after a choppy session as falling oil prices led to more carnage in energy stocks and an "in line" economic report showed slower growth in China. Declining US crude pulle..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - New York markets were closed for the Martin Luther King public holiday. LONDON - Britain's top share index has fallen to its lowest closin..

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Stocks to watch on Tuesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Tuesday: BHP - BHP BILLITON FMG - FORTESCUE METALS GROUP RIO - RIO TINTO Miners could see a lift in their share price on Tuesday with ir..

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Aust shares fall on China worries

The Australian share market ended the session in red amid heightened concerns about the Chinese economy following major falls on international markets. Despite recouping some of Monday's sharp loss..

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Woolworths bright spot in red market

The Australian share market has clawed back some lost ground from its heavy falls in morning trade but remains deep in the red with losses across the board. Oil players and miners are among the wor..

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