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US stocks fall amid more glum earnings

US stocks have closed lower, unable to hold on to earlier gains amid weak corporate earnings and after the Federal Reserve left policies on hold as expected. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2..

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Billabong still open to takeover offers

The outgoing chairman of embattled surfwear brand Billabong says the company remains open to takeover offers as it fights to revive its fortunes. Addressing Billabong's annual general meeting for t..

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Stocks to watch early on Wednesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Wednesday October 24 AGK - AGL ENERGY LTD - down 26 cents at $14.70 AGL Energy says it has cut marketing and ended some customer discounts in ..

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Aussie share market closes almost flat

The Australian share market closed almost unchanged, as investors awaited key manufacturing data from China and more news on company earnings in the United States. At 1615 AEDT on Tuesday, the benc..

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IAG maintains full-year guidance

Insurance Australia Group (IAG) says it is on track to achieve its full year financial forecasts after a steady first quarter performance. "Our performance in the first quarter has built on the mom..

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Stocks to watch early on Tuesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Tuesday, October 23: ANN - ANSELL LTD - down 34 cents at $15.82 Gloves and condom maker Ansell is confident of overcoming a sales slowdown and..

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RBA announces changes to securities

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is introducing industry-wide reporting standards for mortgage-backed securities to boost investor confidence in the market. The new standards, which for the firs..

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