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BHP cuts costs in Queensland coal

First, BHP Billiton warned that it was slashing costs due to a weak outlook for the coal market - now it has explained how it is doing it.Closer monitoring of the performance of staff will be central ..

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Agribusiness takeover gets green light

The competition watchdog has given the green light to a potential takeover of agribusiness Elders by its rival Ruralco.Debt-laden Elders has been looking to sell its agricultural products business sin..

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BHP flags coal mine cost cuts

BHP Billiton is set to sell more mines and has all but ruled out an expansion of its struggling coal division.The global resources giant told analysts that its main priority was simplifying and cuttin..

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Australian shares close flat

Australian stocks finished flat despite the big miners came back into favour amid weakness in the Australian dollar.Options Xpress market analyst Ben Le Brun said the local market had not followed on ..

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Tatts takes legal action against Vic

Tatts Group is the latest gambling firm to launch legal action against the Victorian government over a levy expected to cost the company more than $42 million.Tatts said it commenced proceedings on We..

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ANZ launches $425m share buyback

ANZ bank is to spend $425 million buying back some of its shares.The bank said it was comfortable with its capital position and would therefore undertake a share buyback to offset the dilutive impact ..

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Dow hits new record on strong data

The Dow has closed at a new all-time high after strong gains in US home prices and consumer confidence boosted stocks.The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 106.29 (0.69 per cent) at 15,409.39, a new..

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Australian shares close higher

Australian shares finished slightly higher on Tuesday, stemming the market's five-day run of losses. Investors largely sat on the sidelines after the US and UK markets were closed overnight, offeri..

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BoQ appoints new chairman

The Bank of Queensland has appointed former Citigroup managing director Roger Davis as its chairman. The appointment of 59-year-old Mr Davis follows the retirement of BoQ chairman Neil Summerson wh..

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Cabcharge shares down on cut to fees

Shares in taxi payments company Cabcharge have tanked after the Victorian government said it would order it to slash fees on card payments by half. The share price fall came after Victorian Premier..

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Kiwi takes breather after 5.4% slide

The New Zealand dollar was little changed in local trading as investors compose themselves after a 5.4 per cent slide against the greenback on improving prospects for the US economy. The kiwi trade..

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New Hope reduces coal production

Coal miner New Hope Corporation's production dropped in the three months to April as it dealt with excess coal stocks and weak market conditions. The company produces thermal coal from open cut min..

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