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Banks lead market higher

The share market ended the week with a modest gain as investors await next week's Reserve Bank rate decision and earnings reports from three of the big four banks. CMC Markets chief market analyst ..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - US stocks have closed down as the Bank of Japan's shocking call to cap monetary stimulus continued to rattle investors while a late day decli..

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Stocks to watch on Friday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange: BHP - BHP BILLITON FMG - FORTESCUE METALS GROUP RIO - RIO TINTO The iron ore price has jumped $US2.57 to $US63.66, still a way off the $US..

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Gains by major stocks lift market

The share market is almost one per cent higher due to gains by the big four banks and several major resources companies. ANZ has been the best performer in the financial sector with a gain of 1.8 p..

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S&P buoyed by commodity sectors

The S&P 500 has ticked up, buoyed by gains in the energy and materials sectors as soft economic data weakened the dollar, giving support to oil and gold prices. The greenback fell on Tuesday af..

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Stocks to watch on Wednesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange: BHP - BHP BILLITON FMG - FORTESCUE METALS GROUP RIO - RIO TINTO The price of iron has continued its recent decline, falling $US3.29, but r..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - Energy shares have dragged Wall Street slightly lower, tracking a decline in oil prices, while earnings and guidance from companies including..

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Stocks to watch on Tuesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange: AHY - ASALEO CARE Asaleo Care has its annual general meeting on Tuesday. BHP - BHP BILLITON FMG - FORTESCUE METALS GROUP RIO - RIO TINT..

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Share market’s winning streak ends

The share market's winning streak has come to an end as the resources sector was dented by weaker commodity prices. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index dropped 0.69 per cent, but rises in the three ..

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Shares soar to a new high for 2016

The share market has hit a new high for 2016 as energy and mining stocks continue to rally on higher commodity prices. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 rose 1.09 per cent, outperforming most other mar..

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Wall St flirts with record high levels

Wall Street ended less than two per cent short of a record-high close as a rebound in oil prices added to optimism sparked by a raft of earnings reports. Driven 15 per cent higher since mid-Februar..

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Stocks to watch on Thursday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange: API - AUSTRALIAN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES Priceline owner Australian Pharmaceutical Industries is expected to post half-year results. BHP - ..

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Banks weigh on Aussie stocks

The Australian share market has remained steady despite a poor morning performance from the big four banks. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was just 0.17 per cent higher at 1200AEST after openin..

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Stocks to watch on Wednesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange: BHP - BHP BILLITON BHP Billiton is slated to release its third quarter operational review. BHP - BHP BILLITON FMG - FORTESCUE METALS GROUP..

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Aussie market closes higher

The Australian share market has closed higher, boosted by a relief rally based on higher oil prices. Oil prices suffered a sharp drop on Monday following the failure of oil-rich nations to agree on..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - The Dow Jones industrial average has climbed to a nine-month high in a market buoyed by Hasbro and Disney, as investors braced for a flurry o..

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Stocks to watch on Tuesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange: BHP - BHP BILLITON FMG - FORTESCUE METALS GROUP RIO - RIO TINTO The price of iron ore has soared, lifting $US2.08 to $US60.36. ORG - OR..

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Aussie market ends lower

The Australian share market closed lower, hurt by energy, mining and banking companies. Energy players, including Woodside Petroleum, Oil Search, Origin Energy led the falls after crude oil prices ..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - Wall Street has dipped as oil price declines weighed on energy shares and Apple dragged on the market, but major indexes still posted gains f..

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Aussie market ends week higher

The Australian share market closed higher for a fourth consecutive day, thanks to gains in resource giants BHP Billiton and Woodside Petroleum, plus retailers Wesfarmers and Woolworths. Macquarie P..

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