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Australian shares lower at noon

The Australian share market is lower at noon, despite gains by the big miners, with falls across all other sectors. At 1200 AEST, all big four banks were down, while biotech giant CSL remained abov..

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Stocks to watch on Wednesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Wednesday, Aug 5: AVJ - AVJENNINGS - up 2.5 cents, or 3.85 per cent, at 67.5 cents House and land packages group AVJennings has lifted its ful..

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US stocks finish lower

US stocks have finished lower following a mixed batch of earnings reports and another big decline by technology giant Apple. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 47.51 points (0.27 per cent) to..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - US stocks have finished lower following a mixed batch of earnings reports and another big decline by technology giant Apple. The Dow Jones..

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Market lifted by CSL and retailers

The share market closed higher as biotechnology giant CSL broke a milestone and retailers surged on good sales numbers. CSL's two per cent rise took its shares past the $100 benchmark for the secon..

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Australian shares higher at noon

The Australian share market is higher, boosted by the banks and biotechnology giant CSL's breakthrough past the $100-a-share mark. At 1210 AEST, shares in the big four banks were all in positive te..

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Stocks to watch on Tuesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Tuesday, August 4 AFJ - AFFINITY EDUCATION - up 8.5 cents, or 11.5 per cent, at 82.5 cents GEM - G8 EDUCATION - up 10 cents, or 2.9 per cent, ..

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Lower commodity prices weigh on market

The Australian share market has closed lower amid weak prices for commodities, such as oil, and weak manufacturing data from China. CMC Markets chief market analyst Ric Spooner said the key factor ..

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Aust shares lower at noon

The share market is lower, weighed down by the resources and financials sectors. After opening flat, selling in the financials pulled the market back, with Commonwealth Bank and NAB both in the red..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - Weakness in petroleum-linked equities have weighed on US stocks following poor earnings from ExxonMobil and Chevron and a drop in oil prices...

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Stocks to watch on Monday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Monday, August 3: CSL - CSL - up $2.61, or 2.7 per cent, at $98.96 Biotechnology giant CSL has moved a step closer to acquiring Novartis' infl..

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US stocks fall on oil-sector weakness

Weakness in petroleum-linked equities have weighed on US stocks following poor earnings from ExxonMobil and Chevron and a drop in oil prices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 55.52 points (0.3..

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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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