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Index weighed down by metals.
Australasian Business Intelligence, February, 2007
Byline: Richard Hemming
Feb 05, 2007 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) -- The Australian sharemarket lost ground on 5 February 2007, with the S&P/ASX 200 falling 9.4 points to finish at 5,822.1. The All Ordinaries Index eased 9.3 points to close at 5,805.1. Resources stocks were sold down in response to a sharp fall in zinc and copper prices, with Rio Tinto down $A1.75 at $A75.49 and Zinifex retreating $A0.81 to finish at $A15.99. News of a possible takeover bid pushed Multiplex shares $A0.25 higher to $A4.80, while the Seven Network advanced $A0.09 to $A11.75.
Publication Date: 6 February 2007
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