Australian stocks have closed lower for a third straight session as weak economic data from offshore prompted investors to abandon resources-linked sectors of the market.However, a good day among Australia's big retail banks stemmed losses among mining and energy companies.
01/06/2012 - 14:46
Stocks fall for third straight day
01/06/2012 - 14:46
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