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Health insurer nib expands into NZ

Health insurer nib has bought New Zealand's second largest health insurer Tower Medical Insurance for $81.7 million. The Australian private health insurer said the acquisition fits with its strateg..

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James Murdoch avoids BSkyB revolt

James Murdoch has avoided a revolt over his position on the board of BSkyB, despite Britain's media watchdog calling his "competence" and "attitude" into question. Murdoch was re-appointed as non-e..

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Stocks to watch early on Friday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Friday, November 2 ARI - ARRIUM LTD - down 10 cents at 68.5 cents Investors wiped almost 13 per cent from the share price of steelmaker Arrium..

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Aussie share market finishes 1% lower

The Australian share market has closed more than one per cent lower, despite encouraging manufacturing data from China. At the close on Thursday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 59.4 po..

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Perpetual expects steady performance

Shares in investment manager Perpetual have slumped after the company said it won't post an improved performance in the first half of the financial year. But Perpetual has escaped a "second strike"..

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Treasury Wine grows in New Zealand

Treasury Wine Estates has extended its presence in New Zealand by taking complete ownership in the Rapaura Vintners winery and warehouse in the county's Marlborough region. Treasury Wine, which own..

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