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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - US stocks have fallen sharply in the wake of the Federal Reserve's decision against raising interest rates because of worries about slowing g..

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Stocks to watch on Monday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Monday, Sept 21: OSH - OIL SEARCH WPL - WOODSIDE PETROLEUM The market is waiting to see if there will be a further offer after Oil Search l..

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Aust market lifts as US rates held low

The Australian share market has closed higher after the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates in the US on hold. CMC Markets chief market analyst Ric Spooner said low interest rates tend to suppor..

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Aussie market in positive territory

The Australian share market is buoyant around midday, with energy and resource stocks in solid positive territory. While the gains are broad based across the market, energy and materials led the ch..

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Stocks to watch on Thursday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Thurssday, Sept 17: BPT - BEACH ENERGY - up two cents, or 3.85 per cent, at 54 cents Oil and gas producer Beach Energy says its managing direc..

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Aussie market surges back up

The Australian share market is higher at noon, having almost reversed yesterday's steep slide. A resurgence in energy and finance stocks has driven the indices higher, with Westpac the best of the ..

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Global growth woes rattle Aussie shares

The Australian share market has fallen steeply on uncertainty surrounding global growth and the prospect of an interest rate rise in the US. All sectors, except gold, are in negative territory with..

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Shares continue to fall

The share market has fallen further in morning trade amid major political change and lower commodity prices. After dropping about 0.5 per cent in the first half hour, the main indices were 0.85 per..

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US stocks drop as market eyes Fed

US stocks have finished lower as traders looked ahead to a Federal Reserve meeting later this week that could result in the first interest rate hike in over nine years. The Dow Jones Industrial Ave..

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Aust stocks modestly weaker

The share market is slightly weaker as investors take a breather after this week's wild swings. Most sectors of the market were mixed at noon, with little company or economic news to drive directio..

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Stocks to watch on Friday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Friday, Sept 11: BHP - BHP BILLITON RIO - RIO TINTO FMG - FORTESCUE METALS The price of iron ore has lifted 83 US cents to $US59.01 C..

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Aust market joins global slump

The Australian share market has closed more than two per cent lower as investors fret over US rate hikes and Chinese volatility. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index closed down 2.4 per cent after a ..

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Market gives back gains

The share market is sharply lower, giving back Wednesday's gains and following US stocks south. After Wall Street closed almost 1.5 per cent lower overnight, the Australian market fell two per cent..

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US stocks sink as Apple drops

US stocks have finished sharply lower as a morning rally fizzled and Apple shares dropped after unveiling a suite of upgraded smartphone, tablet and television products. The Dow Jones Industrial Av..

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Stocks to watch on Thursday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Thursday, Sept 10: SIP - SIGMA PHARMACEUTICALS. Sigma Pharmaceuticals are expected to post full year results.

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Aus market posts second day of gains

Australian shares have risen for the second straight session, helped by strong gains in overseas markets and rally in banking stocks. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index closed 2.1 per cent higher f..

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Shares rally on overseas leads

The share market is more than one per cent higher as the major banks stage a powerful rally. After a gain of 2.5 per cent on Wall Street overnight, due partly to stability on China's market, local ..

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Stocks to watch on Wednesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Wednesday, Sept 9: EGP - ECHO ENTERTAINMENT - down two cents, or 0.4 per cent, at $4.81 Echo Entertainment chief executive Matt Bekier speaks ..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - US stocks have powered higher, rallying with most global equity markets following a rise in Chinese stocks and improved eurozone economic dat..

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