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Apple shares drop 20% from peak

Apple's stock has fallen along with a sell-off in the broader market. The stock of the world's most valuable company has now fallen more than 20 per cent from its all-time high of $705.07, hit on S..

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BHP has a CEO succession plan

BHP Billiton has confirmed that the global mining giant is preparing for the departure of chief executive Marius Kloppers with a succession plan. But the company would not comment on a specific rep..

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Stocks to watch early on Thursday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Thursday November 8 BHP - BHP BILLITON LTD - up 17 cents at $34.98 BHP Billiton has confirmed that the global mining giant is preparing for th..

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US stocks dive after Obama win

US stocks have tanked more than two per cent after President Barack Obama's re-election victory set up a tough battle with Republicans over the looming "fiscal cliff". The Dow Jones Industrial Aver..

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Stocks to watch early on Wednesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Wednesday November 7 BWD - BLACKWOOD CORPORATION LTD - up one cent at 18.5 cents Mining magnate Nathan Tinkler will return to court next week ..

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US stocks close solidly higher

US stocks have closed with solid gains as the country goes to the polls to choose between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney for president, with the economy the key issue in the tight election. The Dow J..

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Leighton signs new funding deals

Construction giant Leighton has signed a new $1.4 billion funding agreement and raised another $US500 million ($A484.75 million) from an issue of notes. The company said on Tuesday it had signed a ..

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Travel figures suggest population surge

On the day the Melbourne Cup runs 30 minutes after the reserve bank announces its interest rate decision, overseas travel figures are never going to make anyone sit up and take notice. Even figures..

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PMP flags flat to negative earnings

Printing and publishing business PMP says it can't see any real increase in its earnings this year, due to tough trading conditions. PMP says it expects its 2012/13 earnings before interest and tax..

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No Cup Day joy for homeowners

It wasn't a good day for favourites: the heavily-backed Americain and Dunaden disappointed Melbourne Cup punters and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) dashed hopes for an interest rate cut. The R..

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