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Shares hit another high

The Australian share market has hit another high after a fifth consecutive day of gains, driven by low inflation. The market opened strongly and reached near six-year highs as solid earnings and ma..

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Stocks to watch at noon on Wednesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Wednesday: ALZ - AUSTRALAND - up 0.50 cent, or 0.12 per cent, at $4.285 SGP - STOCKLAND - down 3.50 cents, or 0.93 per cent, at $3.745..

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Gold falls on China demand concerns

Gold prices have fallen to the lowest level in 10 weeks, as investors ignore tensions in Ukraine to focus on an improving US economy and falling Chinese demand for the precious metal. Gold for June..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - Solid earnings and major pharmaceutical-sector deals lifted stocks, producing a sixth straight day of gains for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Co..

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Renters say buying home too expensive

Australia's booming property market is forcing many would-be buyers to delay or even give up on their home ownership dreams.A survey of renters across Australia has found more than half believe they c..

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US leads Aussie share market higher

The share market has closed higher after the United States market was pushed upward by solid corporate earnings reports."The key driver was the US markets and the US reporting season," CMC Markets chi..

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Paladin’s revenue continues to slide

Uranium miner Paladin Energy's revenue has fallen as the price of the nuclear energy source continues to decline.The company's sales revenue of $US88.56 million in the three months to March 31 was dow..

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Stocks to watch at lunch

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Tuesday: OSH - OIL SEARCH - up 3.00 cents, or 0.35 per cent, at $8.67 Oil Search says its key PNG liquefied natural gas (LNG) project ..

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Third straight day of gains on market

The share market heads into the Easter break with three consecutive days of gains and one per cent off a post-GFC high.After a heavy fall to start the week, the market rebounded as positive earnings r..

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Stocks to watch at lunch

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Thursday: API - AUSTRALIAN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES - down 1.5 cents, or 2.65 per cent, at 55 cents Australian Pharmaceutical Industr..

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Stocks to watch on Thursday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Thursday, April 17:ALZ - AUSTRALAND PROPERTY GROUP - steady at $4.25Property developer Australand is preparing for a possible takeover from fellow d..

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Commodities markets summary

A summary of trading in key commodities markets overseas:ENERGYOil prices in New York finished flat as a bearish US oil inventory report offset concern that rising political tensions in Ukraine could ..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets:NEW YORK - US stocks rallied for a third straight day, lifted by positive economic and corporate earnings news.The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 162.29..

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Stocks to watch at close on Wednesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at the close on Wednesday:ALZ - AUSTRALAND PROPERTY GROUP - steady at $4.25Property developer Australand is preparing for a possible takeover from fell..

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Shares higher up in muted trade

The share market is higher in cautious trading as investors wait for crucial Chinese quarterly growth numbers.The morning gains follow rises on Wall Street overnight and positive financial results fro..

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Stocks to watch at lunch

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Wednesday: ALZ - AUSTRALAND PROPERTY GROUP - steady, at $4.25 Australand says it has no received no proposal from major shareholder St..

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