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Market rises as CBA hits new high

The Australian share market outperformed other markets in the Asian region, as strength in the banking sector pushed it higher. Commonwealth Bank shares closed at a record high, and its three rival..

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Market rises as CBA hits new high

The Australian share market has outperformed other markets in the Asian region, as strength in the banking sector pushed it higher. Commonwealth Bank shares closed at a record high, and its three r..

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Economy stronger than it looks

There's a lot of talk at the moment about how the economy has slowed, but the economy's underlying momentum is stronger than the bottom line growth figure suggests. There's no doubt that the econom..

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OZ Minerals takes $240m hit

OZ Minerals will take a hit of up to $240 million, largely due to lower copper and gold prices. The company expects its six monthly earnings results, due next month, to show a non-cash asset impair..

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US stocks eke out gains

US stocks have rallied from intraday lows, picking up momentum after a dreary open and ending the day narrowly in the black. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 3.22 (0.02 per cent) to 15,558.83...

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BHP, Rio spend billions on Escondida

Mining giants Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton will spend $US3 billion ($A3.26 billion) to support the world's largest copper mine, Escondida in Chile. BHP Billiton, the mine's operator, will put in $US1..

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Bank rally offsets weaker miners

A rally by banking shares helped the Australian share market shrug off weaker resources stocks and close the week with another rise.The S&P/ASX200 fell from its earlier highs in afternoon trade but th..

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Tokyo stocks close down 2.97%

Tokyo stocks have tumbled 2.97 per cent as the US dollar turned sharply lower against the yen, denting shares of major Japanese exporters.The benchmark Nikkei 225 index on Friday ended down 432.95 poi..

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Facebook seen at turning point

Facebook shares have vaulted to their highest level in more than a year as news of surging mobile revenues marked what some called a turning point for the social networking giant. The shares leapt ..

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US stocks fall as markets eye busy week

US stocks have opened lower as equities consolidated recent gains and investors prepared for a busy economic calendar next week.Five minutes into trade on Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost..

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Macquarie Group making more money

Macquarie Group expects profit to continue to grow as financial market conditions improve and a weaker Australian dollar boosts the value of its income from overseas. The investment bank's net prof..

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Miners weigh on share market

Falls in the resources sector are pushing the Australian share market lower.The S&P/ASX200 index was down by about 0.3 per cent at noon, roughly in line with with the levels it hit soon after opening...

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OZ Minerals shares lower

Shares in OZ Minerals have dropped more than seven per cent after the miner warned it would produce less gold this year than previously expected. The company has cut its production guidance for 201..

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Dollar firms after strong US home data

The US dollar has gained ground against other major currencies after strong sales of new US homes triggered fresh talk the Federal Reserve will wind down stimulus. The euro bought $US1.3199 around ..

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