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Aust shares edge lower

The share market has fallen despite making up some of the early losses incurred due to a negative lead from Wall Street.The US market fell on Friday as investors worried about excessively high valuati..

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Aussie bonds up on weak US jobs data

Australian bond futures prices are higher and continue to trade within a tight range ahead of key local economic data.Bond prices rallied on the back of Friday's disappointing US employment figures wh..

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Aust construction still in contraction

Australia's construction industry remains in decline but there are signs of improvement. The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Performance of Construction Index rose 2.0 points..

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Commodities markets summary

A summary of trading in key commodities markets overseas: ENERGY Oil prices advanced due to a solid US jobs report and continued doubt about the prospects for a full recovery of Libyan exports. ..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - The Nasdaq Composite Index tumbled more than 2.5 per cent, as investors overlooked a solid US jobs report to sell off prominent names from ac..

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Nasdaq sinks more than 2.5 per cent

The Nasdaq Composite Index has tumbled more than 2.5 per cent, as investors overlooked a solid US jobs report to sell off prominent names from across the tech sector.The Nasdaq sank 110.01 points (2.6..

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Nasdaq sinks more than 2.5%

The Nasdaq Composite Index has tumbled more than 2.5 per cent, as investors overlooked a solid US jobs report to sell off prominent names from across the tech sector.At the closing bell, the Nasdaq sa..

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Aust bonds firmer ahead of US jobs data

Australian bond futures prices are slightly higher, in quiet trade ahead of the release of US employment figures.Non-farm payrolls figures for March are due out late on Friday night, and are expected ..

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Late rally pushes share market higher

Late gains have pushed the share market slightly higher ahead of the release of US job numbers.Investors are hoping the US non-farm payrolls employment data for March, due out on Friday night, will cl..

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Aust share market slightly lower

The Australian share market is slightly lower as investors wait for a catalyst to give the market greater drive.Investors are hoping for inspiration from US non-farm payrolls employment data for March..

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Stocks to watch on Friday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at the close Friday, April 4:BHP - BHP BILLITON - up 16 cents, or 0.4 per cent, at $37.53CZI - CASSINI RESOURCES - up 16.5 cents, or 367 per cent, at 2..

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Commodities markets summary

A summary of trading in key commodities markets overseas:ENERGYGlobal oil prices rebounded from earlier losses as dealers grew sceptical Libyan rebels were close to a deal on lifting blockades that wo..

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Aust bonds weaken slightly

The Australian bond market is slightly weaker but getting some support from buyers as it hits the bottom end of its recent ranges.Westpac senior market strategist Damien McColough said bond prices got..

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Aust bonds weaken slightly

The Australian bond market is slightly weaker but getting some support from buyers as it hits the bottom end of its recent ranges.Westpac senior market strategist Damien McColough said bond prices got..

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Shares edge higher

Australian shares have made modest gains but a traders say a relatively flat day was disappointing after the release of strong Chinese economic data.The market underperformed other regional markets su..

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Shares edge higher

Australian shares have made modest gains but a traders say a relatively flat day was disappointing after the release of strong Chinese economic data.The market underperformed other regional markets su..

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Stocks to watch at noon on Thursday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Thursday:BHP - BHP BILLITON - up 17 cents, or 0.45 per cent, at $37.54CZI - CASSINI RESOURCES - up 19.5 cents, or 433.33 per cent, at 24 cen..

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Retail spending rises for a 10th month

Retail spending has risen for the 10th consecutive month as the sector continues a steady recovery, helped by low interest rates. Spending rose 0.2 per cent in February to $22.97 billion, the Austr..

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Stocks to watch on Thursday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Thursday, April 3:GFF - GOODMAN FIELDER - down 13.5 cents, or 22.1 per cent, at 47.5 centsAustralasia's biggest food company, Goodman Fielder, is br..

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