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NAB class action settled for $115m

Big corporations should take note of a $115 million settlement of a class action against the National Australia Bank (NAB), law firm Maurice Blackburn says. About 15,000 NAB shareholders took legal..

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US stocks sink for a second day

US stocks have sunk in a second day of losses following President Barack Obama's re-election victory, trimming another one per cent after Wednesday's huge rout. The spectre of a bruising political ..

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Aussie stocks close lower on US falls

The Australian share market closed 0.7 per cent lower on Thursday following steep falls on Wall Street. At the close on Thursday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 32.7 points, or 0.72 pe..

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Lynas shares surge on court ruling

Shares in Lynas Corporation surged in late trade after a Malaysian court paved the way for the company to begin operating a controversial rare earths processing plant. The Kuantan High Court ruled ..

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Apple shares drop 20% from peak

Apple's stock has fallen along with a sell-off in the broader market. The stock of the world's most valuable company has now fallen more than 20 per cent from its all-time high of $705.07, hit on S..

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BHP has a CEO succession plan

BHP Billiton has confirmed that the global mining giant is preparing for the departure of chief executive Marius Kloppers with a succession plan. But the company would not comment on a specific rep..

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Stocks to watch early on Thursday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Thursday November 8 BHP - BHP BILLITON LTD - up 17 cents at $34.98 BHP Billiton has confirmed that the global mining giant is preparing for th..

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US stocks dive after Obama win

US stocks have tanked more than two per cent after President Barack Obama's re-election victory set up a tough battle with Republicans over the looming "fiscal cliff". The Dow Jones Industrial Aver..

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Stocks to watch early on Wednesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Wednesday November 7 BWD - BLACKWOOD CORPORATION LTD - up one cent at 18.5 cents Mining magnate Nathan Tinkler will return to court next week ..

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US stocks close solidly higher

US stocks have closed with solid gains as the country goes to the polls to choose between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney for president, with the economy the key issue in the tight election. The Dow J..

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