Victor Smorgon dies
CHRIS ZAPPONE 12:15pm |
Victor Smorgon, regarded as a giant of Australian industry, has died aged 96.
Global gloom hits shares
12:27pm |
The Australian share market is down more than 1 per cent, following losses in Wall Street on poor jobs data.
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| Nasdaq | 1796.52 | -49.2 | -2.67% |
| Hang Seng | 18092.44 | -85.61 | -0.47% |
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Global gloom hits shares
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Victor Smorgon dies aged 96
CHRIS ZAPPONE 3 Jul |
Victor Smorgon, regarded as a giant of Australian industry, has died aged 96.
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The banks have been quick to raise fixed rates but there could be another chance to lock in at a low rate.
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