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Australia stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 down 0.59%

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Australian shares closed lower today, with the benchmark index losing ground by the end of the session. The S&P/ASX 200 fell by 0.59% at the close of trade.

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Australian shares closed lower today, with the benchmark index losing ground by the end o…: Australian shares closed lower today, with the benchmark index losing ground by the end of the session.
The S&P/ASX 200 fell by 0.59% at the close of trade.: The S&P/ASX 200 fell by 0.59% at the close of trade.

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Australia stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 down 0.59%

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