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Labor vs Liberal: Which government is better for Australian stocks?

Labor has secured 93 of the 150 seats up for grabs in the House of Representatives, with a few still in doubt - more than Kevin Rudd or Bob Hawke claimed in their maiden election victories - but does this historic win over the Coalition spell bad news for Australia's stock market?

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