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iiNet to purchase TransACT

Shares in iiNet have soared after the internet service provider confirmed its intention to buy Canberra-based TransACT for $60 million. The company said on Monday it had entered into a binding agre..

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Bisalloy earnings to rise

Steel plate supplier Bisalloy Steel Group Ltd expects earnings in the current financial year to rise by up to 50 per cent. "When we announced our FY2011 (2011 financial year) results in August, we ..

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The problems with Spain

These are the biggest economic challenges facing Mariano Rajoy, leader of Spain's conservative opposition Popular Party, who won the general elections Sunday according to an exit poll: UNEMPLOYMENT..

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Stocks to watch on Monday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Monday November 21 BOW - BOW ENERGY LTD - down 0.5 cents at $1.49 Bow Energy is due to hold its AGM on Monday BXB - BRAMBLES LTD - up one c..

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Aussie stocks decline again

The Australian share market closed firmly in the red on low trading volumes as concern about the eurozone debt crisis continued to weigh on investors. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 81..

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Kathmandu sales up 16%

Outdoor clothing chain Kathmandu Holdings says sales jumped 16 per cent in the first quarter of its fiscal 2012, in line with expectations. The New Zealand-based company said sales grew to $NZ56 mi..

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Brambles signs Pepsi deal

Pallet supplier Brambles has signed a $US135 million ($A134.11 million) service agreement with PepsiCo. The three-year agreement would generate $US45 million ($A44.70 million) in sales revenue per ..

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Rio increases Hathor bid

The fight for Canadian junior uranium explorer Hathor Exploration continues with Rio Tinto increasing its offer to $C654 million ($A636 million). Rio has increased its offer to $C4.70 ($A4.57) for ..

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US, European stocks slump

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - US stocks took a sharp plunge Thursday as fears over the contagion in the eurozone crisis trumped some mildly positive data on the US economy..

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Aussie dollar below parity

The Australian dollar is lower on Friday morning, falling below parity with the US dollar for the first time since October 12. The local unit followed European and US equities, which fell as borrow..

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Aussie stocks close higher

The Australian share rose slightly as investors shrugged off significant falls on overseas markets and focused on domestic corporate news. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index closed up 10.8 points, ..

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Spotless says offer too low

Industrial services company Spotless Group says a $698 million takeover offer from a private equity firm undervalues the company.Spotless received an indicative, non-binding and conditional proposal t..

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US, European stocks sink

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - US stocks closed sharply lower Wednesday as turmoil on the eurozone bond markets indicated little confidence in Europe's efforts to manage it..

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Rio Tinto to axe 515 UK jobs

Global miner Rio Tinto plans to shut an aluminium smelter in northeast England because of rising energy costs, resulting in the loss of 515 jobs. The Anglo-Australian company said that its Rio Tint..

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Stocks to watch on Thursday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Thursday, November 17 AGO - ATLAS IRON LTD - down seven cents, or 2.2 per cent, at $3.10 GDA - GONDWANA RESOURCES LTD - up 0.1 of a cent, or 2..

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