Stocks of interest on the Australian Securities Exchange on Thursday:
BHP – BHP BILLITON
RIO – RIO TINTO
FMG – FORTESCUE METALS GROUP
Miners may find some relief as the iron ore price lifts nearly half a US cent, although it still remains below the $US40 mark at $US39.08.
FXJ – FAIRFAX
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