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Australian market set to open flat

The Australian market looks set to open flat following a mixed lead from Wall Street. At 0645 AEDT on Wednesday, the March share price index futures contract was down five points at 5,283. The D..

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US stocks finish mixed

US stocks ended Tuesday in mixed fashion after a stream of generally lacklustre earnings reports and a modest upgrade to the International Monetary Fund's economic forecast. The Dow Jones Industria..

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BHP pays $US3m to withdraw from Otto JV

Resources giant BHP Billiton has signed a final agreement to pay $US3 million ($A3.42 million) to Otto Energy to withdraw from an exploration joint venture in the Philippines. Otto has submitted a ..

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Iron ore miners under pressure

Australia's major iron ore players are under pressure as the price of the steel-making ingredient continues to slide. While investors expect strong first half earnings results from the likes of Rio..

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AUD climbs on NZ inflation, Chinese GDP

The Australian dollar continues to climb on the back of stronger-than-expected Chinese gross domestic product figures and New Zealand inflation data. At 1200 AEDT on Tuesday, the Australian dollar ..

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Australian shares flat in thin trade

Australian shares are flat as a lower iron ore price and Chinese growth figures keep a lid on market gains. Investors have taken their cues from Chinese gross domestic product (GDP) data and ore pr..

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Saputo lifts its stake in Warrnambool

A day before its offer closes, Canadian dairy giant Saputo now has a near 48 per cent stake in takeover target Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory (WCB). In a statement to the market on Tuesday, ..

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Australian market set to open lower

The Australian market looks set to open lower after a mixed and lacklustre performance on international markets with Wall Street closed and China turning in disappointing growth data. At 0650 AEDT ..

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Australian shares close lower

The Australian share market closed lower but recovered from solid losses in the middle of the day to be only slightly down. The market moved modestly higher led by cyclical stocks such as miners on..

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Sydney Airport breaks records

Sydney Airport has recovered from a slower November to post a record high number of passengers passing through in December, helping it achieve its busiest ever year. The airport's figures, released..

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China 2013 GDP grows 7.7%: govt

China's economy grew 7.7 per cent last year, the government says, in line with expectations and the same as 2012, when it recorded its slowest expansion in 13 years. Growth for the October-December..

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AUD low on China concerns, US strength

The Australian dollar has hit fresh three-and-a-half-year lows amid concerns over China's shadow banking sector and growing strength in the US economy. At 0700 AEDT on Monday, the Australian dollar..

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ANZ’s satisfaction ratings rebounds

ANZ lifted its standing significantly among business customers in the second half of 2013, to leapfrog rivals NAB and ANZ in satisfaction ratings. The latest DBM Consultants Business Financial Serv..

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Dow gains helped by Amex earnings

American Express's solid earnings has helped push the Dow higher, but the broader market has fallen after a mixed batch of corporate earnings and economic reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ..

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Australian share market closes lower

The Australian stock market has closed lower, despite solid gains in the resources sector. Bell Direct equities analyst Julia Lee said materials stocks had again outperformed the wider market follo..

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