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Market wrap - midday

BY AAP | MONDAY, 25 SEP 2006 12:51PM

The Australian stock market at noon today was firmer as takeover activity helped lift it from a weak start. In early trading, the market was lower on the back of a soft lead from United States markets and falling commodity prices, but picked up as billion dollar-plus takeover offers were made for Hardman Resources and healthcare firm DCA Group.

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