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Ivanhoe Australia slashes exploration

Miner Ivanhoe Australia's tumultuous year continued as it announced plans to slash exploration spending by half. The Rio Tinto-controlled company will reduce exploration expenditure to about $15 mi..

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Billabong takeover talks to take weeks

Takeover talks between Billabong and US private equity firm TPG are expected to take at least a month, as the troubled surfwear retailer tries to push for a higher offer. Billabong on Friday said i..

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AV Jennings faces $32m annual loss

Residential developer AV Jennings fears it will plunge into the red with a net loss of up to $32 million as people continue to put off buying new homes. AV Jennings delivered the warning on Friday ..

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Stocks to watch early on Friday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Friday, July 27 ALZ - AUSTRALAND PROPERTY GROUP LTD - up 16 cents at $2.71 cents Australand is confident of delivering earnings growth in 2012..

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Hastings opens door to takeover talks

Takeover target Hastings Diversified Utilities Fund (HDF) has opened the doors to predator APA Group to discuss its sweetened $1.34 billion offer. Independent directors of HDF's responsible entity,..

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