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... releases its target's statement following a $4.6 billion takeover bid launched by Toll Holdings in August. NEW YORK - US stocks rose, with the Dow average boosted by gains in Altria after the US Supreme Court's favorable ruling for the tobacco industry ...

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AAP  |  MONDAY, 17 OCT 2005
... Clime Capital holds an extraordinary general meeting while the Reserve Bank of Australia holds a bond tender. NEW YORK - US stocks rallied as a report on US consumer prices relieved investors' worry about inflation and strong earnings from GE lifted ...

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AAP  |  THURSDAY, 13 OCT 2005
... releases September labour force data while consumer inflation and unemployment expectation surveys are both due. NEW YORK - US stocks dropped further, with the Nasdaq falling sharply after Apple posted disappointing revenue, and heightened fears of rising ...

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AAP  |  TUESDAY, 11 OCT 2005
... Australian Oil Company and Vital Metals both list on the ASX and Record Investments fronts shareholders. NEW YORK - US stocks slid with the Dow and S&P 500 hitting their lowest level in about five months, after General Motors said auto parts supplier ...

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AAP  |  MONDAY, 10 OCT 2005
... Bureau of Statistics releasing August housing finance data while the ANZ job ads series is also revealed. NEW YORK - US stocks ended one of the worst weeks for the year slightly higher after data showing smaller-than-expected job losses in September ...

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AAP  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2005
... speaks in Melbourne while a court decision on the Lion Nathan/Coopers court battle is expected this afternoon. NEW YORK - US stocks fell, extending the week's slide, as a Federal Reserve official issued cautionary comments on inflation for the second ...

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AAP  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2005
... shareholders. On the economic front the Cashcard retail activity index for for September is due for release. NEW YORK - US stocks fell sharply after a top Federal Reserve official said the central bank must be alert to potential inflation and after crude ...

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AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 OCT 2005
... Melbourne while a decision on the court case between Lion Nathan and Cooper's brewery is expected today. NEW YORK - US stocks fell after comments about inflation by a Federal Reserve official sparked increased concern about rising interest rates. The ...

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AAP  |  TUESDAY, 4 OCT 2005
... Bank of Australia board meets today while the Australian Bureau of Statistics unveils August trade data. NEW YORK - US stocks ended lower after Exxon declined on receding oil prices, while data showing stronger-than-expected manufacturing activity last ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 30 SEP 2005
SYDNEY - the Australian share market is likely to charge to fresh record highs as a strong move by US stocks overnight, coupled with continued commodity price strength, are tipped to drive the local bourse. The futures market is suggesting the S&P/ASX200 ...