Australian shares slumped in line with stock markets across Asia as warnings from two ratings agencies wiped out optimism that Europe's debt crisis may be nearing a resolution.Shares ended 1.4 per cent lower, erasing yesterday's strong gains.
13/12/2011 - 14:10
Australian shares in the doldrums
13/12/2011 - 14:10
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