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Greens-Labor alliance has miners worried
PACT sparks fears that industry will come under attack through emissions trading scheme and possible changes to mining tax.
Economic growth hits the 'sweet spot'
SHOPPERS drove strong economic growth in the June quarter but rates should remain on hold until late in the year, economists say.
James Hardie tax appeal dismissed
JAMES Hardie loses its appeal against an amended tax office assessment that could cost it more than $370 million.
'Demoted' by Qantas for being Falun Gong
QANTAS stewardess says she lost her job on overseas flights after being deported from China.
Stella Travel and Jetset allowed to merge
SHARES in Jetset Travelworld take off after the competition watchdog said the tour operator could buy Stella Travel Services.
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Here's hoping for Kazacos magic
HERE'S a $25 million market-cap roughie for those convinced that KAZ Group founder Peter Kazacos can repeat the magic.
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Stock Quotes
Market Charts at 12:00AM
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| Hang Seng | 20623.83 | -113.39 | -0.55 |
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| ASX200 | 4495.7 | +91.5 | +2.08 |
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| All Ords | 4526.8 | +88.0 | +1.98 |
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| Nikkei | 8927.02 | +102.96 | +1.17 |
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| Switch to Chart | Points | Change | Percent |
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| DJIA | 10269.47 | +254.75 | +2.54 |
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| S&P; 500 | 1080.29 | +30.96 | +2.95 |
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| S&P; 100 | 489.04 | +13.31 | +2.8 |
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| NASDAQ | 1820.05 | +52.62 | +2.98 |
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| Switch to Chart | Points | Change | Percent |
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| CAC 40 | 3623.84 | +133.05 | +3.81 |
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| DAX 30 | 6083.9 | +158.68 | +2.68 |
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| FTSE | 5366.41 | +141.19 | +2.7 |
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| Euro Top100 | 2221.36 | +62.15 | +2.88 |
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| Switch to Chart | Points | Change | Percent |
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| AUD/USD | 0.9111 | -0.05 | -4.98 |
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| Switch to Chart | Points | Change | Percent |
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| Oil | 71.91 | -2.76 | -3.7 |
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ASX200 - Top Gainers & Losers at 04:10PM
| Code | Name | Price | Percent |
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| VBA | Virgin Blue | 0.385 | 11.59% |
| SBM | St Barbara | 0.36 | 10.76% |
| GNS | Gunns Limited | 0.68 | 7.93% |
| NUF | Nufarm | 3.59 | -6.76% |
| ISF | iSOFT | 0.135 | -3.58% |
| PPT | Perpetual Limit.. | 30.21 | -2.93% |
Commodities
| Name | Price | Change | Percent |
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| Gold | 1248.2 | +11.7 | +0.95% |
| Oil | 71.91 | -2.76 | -3.7% |
| Lead | 2043.5 | -21.0 | -1.02% |
| Copper | 7426.25 | -21.0 | -0.28% |
