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US and Chinese data weigh on Aust shares

The Australian share market is lower after weak manufacturing data from the world's two biggest economies sparked a sell-off in resources stocks.CMC Markets chief market strategist Michael McCarthy sa..

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Wall Street cuts losses to close flat

Strong gains in Facebook and Alphabet have helped Wall Street cut losses and stage a late-day rally, with major indexes closing near the unchanged mark. Alphabet rose up 1.2 per cent at $US770.77 a..

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Stocks to watch on Tuesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Tuesday: BCG - BITCION GROUP Bitcoin Group is slated to list on the ASX on Tuesday. BHP - BHP BILLITON FMG - FORTESCUE METALS GROUP R..

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Shares close 0.8% higher

The Australian share market has ended the trading session higher, buoyed by gains across the board. Financial and energy stocks pushed the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index to an intra day high of 50..

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Aust stocks trading higher

The Australian share market is trading higher at lunchtime, driven by financial companies following strong gains on international markets. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index is up 0.9 per cent aft..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - Wall Street markets have surged more than two per cent after the Bank of Japan unexpectedly cut its interest rate to below zero and Microsoft..

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Stocks to watch on Monday

Stocks of interest on the Australian Securities Exchange on Monday: BHP - BHP BILLITON FMG - FORTESCUE METALS GROUP RIO - RIO TINTO Australian-listed mining stocks could gain after the pri..

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Late run sees ASX finish on a high

The Australian share market has raced home on a high note after enduring a fitful session of ups and downs. A strong late run from the big four banks helped steer the bourse out of the red after it..

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Aust stocks dip

The Australian share market has slipped into the red with strong gains among energy stocks failing to offset falls across the financials. The local bourse opened higher after US stocks climbed over..

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Energy, mining stocks lift share market

The Australian share market has recovered from a negative start to gain ground, led by energy and mining stocks. A weak lead from Wall Street and momentum from Wednesday's fall was responsible for ..

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Stocks snap 3-day winning streak

Australian stocks snapped a three-day winning streak on Wednesday as investors retreated on further falls in oil prices and the Chinese market.The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index and the broader All Ordin..

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Oil fuels rebound on Wall Street

Wall Street has rebounded over 1 per cent, driven by a surge in oil prices and strong quarterly results from 3M, Johnson & Johnson and Procter & Gamble. All 10 major S&P sectors ended h..

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Stocks to watch on Wednesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Wednesday: BHP - BHP BILLITON FMG - FORTESCUE METALS GROUP RIO - RIO TINTO Miners could see a lift in their share price on Wednesday wit..

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Australian share market up about 1%

The Australian share market has gained about one per cent as more buyers look to snap up value stocks following a positive lead from overseas and a rise in oil prices. Three of the big four banks w..

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Stocks to watch on Monday

Stocks of interest on the Australian Securities Exchange on Monday: BHP - BHP BILLITON FMG - FORTESCUE METALS GROUP RIO - RIO TINTO Australian-listed mining stocks could gain after the pri..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - US stocks have made their biggest gain in more than a month as oil prices surge, lifting energy stocks. Tech stocks also climbed on Friday..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - Wall Street has rallied after a hesitant start as oil prices surged towards their biggest gain this year and ECB President Mario Draghi raise..

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Stocks to watch on Friday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Friday: BHP - BHP BILLITON FMG - FORTESCUE METALS GROUP RIO - RIO TINTO Mining company shares will continue to be in focus with the pric..

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Shares post third gain for the year

The share market has posted just its third gain for the year as bargain hunters snapped up high growth health and telecommunication stocks. But traders expect Thursday's rise of about 0.40 per cent..

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Stocks to watch on Thursday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Thursday: BHP - BHP BILLITON FMG - FORTESCUE METALS GROUP RIO - RIO TINTO Mining company shares could again be inline for a selloff with..

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Share market follows Asia lower

The Australian share market has resumed its slide as investors react to sharp falls on Asian markets amid concerns over China's economy. Shares opened higher but fell away in afternoon trade to clo..

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