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Health sector drives market higher

The share market has overcome weakness in the mining sector to post its third straight day of gains. Healthcare stocks led the way, with positive news from CSL and ResMed providing a boost for thei..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - The Dow has been dragged lower by weak Procter & Gamble results, but the Nasdaq has gained as food giant Mondelez raises its forecast aft..

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Market higher on lift in ore price

The share market is higher at noon, as the big miners enjoy a much needed lift in the iron ore price. China port iron ore was up by $2 to $US52 a tonne over night, with BHP Billiton shares respondi..

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Stocks to watch on Thursday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Thursday, July 30: ALQ - ALS - up nine cents, or 1.7 per cent, at $5.31 ALS holds its annual general meeting on Thursday. AMP - AMP - up 13..

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US stocks gain as Fed keeps rates low

US stocks have risen after the Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate at near-zero per cent and gave no fresh clues on the timing of a long-awaited rate hike. The Dow Jones Industrial Ave..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - US stocks rose after the Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate at near-zero per cent and gave no fresh clues on the timing of a lo..

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Overseas markets drive ASX gains

The Australian share market has closed higher after being galvanised by strong leads from overseas markets. After Chinese stocks fell more than eight per cent early in the week, Shanghai has contin..

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Market higher by a per cent at noon

The share market is buoyant at noon, bouncing one per cent higher as it shakes off muted Chinese fears. Resource heavyweights were strong, with BHP Billiton climbing 59 cents to $26.33 and Rio Tint..

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Offshore gains lead Aust market higher

The Australian share market has opened around one per cent higher after an easing of fears about Chinese stocks sparked a rebound on overseas markets. Shanghai staged a comeback on Tuesday after co..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - US stocks have snapped a five-day losing streak, posting strong gains after positive earnings from UPS and a big rally in petroleum-linked st..

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Stocks to watch on Wednesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Wednesday, July 29: A2M - A2 MILK - down one cent, or 1.31 per cent, at 75.5 cents A2 Milk Co managing director Geoff Babidge is sitting on a ..

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Market lower, after further China rout

Australian shares are lower as the resource sector feels the flow-on effects of China's market rout and a drop in commodity prices. BHP Billiton has lost 38 cents to $25.14 and Rio Tinto is down 65..

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Stocks to watch on Tuesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Tuesday, July 28: AGO - ATLAS IRON - down 8.4 cents, or 70 per cent, at 3.6 cents Shares in Atlas Iron have plunged 69 per cent after resuming..

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Market lower at noon

The share market is slightly lower following a flat morning session weighed down by falling commodity prices. However, mining giant BHP Billiton has recovered from early losses to be six cents high..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - US stocks have sunk deep into the red as weak Chinese factory data and US home sales numbers outweighed Amazon's unexpected blockbuster swing..

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Stocks to watch on Monday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Monday, July 27: CBA - COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA - down 49 cents, or 0.57 per cent, at $85.81 The Commonwealth Bank has become the second..

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Market lower at noon

The share market is slightly lower at noon after a choppy morning during which resources fell, but the banks recovered. The miners are lower, with Rio Tinto shedding 63 cents to $50.58 and BHP Bill..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - US stocks have fallen for a third straight day on the back of disappointing earnings from Caterpillar, American Express and others. The Do..

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Stocks to watch on Friday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Friday, July 24: CIM - CIMIC - up 40 cents, or 1.71 per cent, at $23.76 Construction giant CIMIC says it remains on track to meet its its full..

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