The Australian stock market has closed lower with the miners hit hardest on a day of widespread declines.
04/05/2012 - 14:52
Stocks close lower as miners sink
04/05/2012 - 14:52
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The Australian stock market has closed lower with the miners hit hardest on a day of widespread declines.