Australian shares extend losses in afternoon trading

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S&P/ASX 200 index drops 3.8% to 4,951.40

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National Australia Bank stock tumbles 12.4%

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Genentech Forms Team to Assess Roche Bid

The biotech says it’s not obligated to agree to a buyout by its majority shareholder.Image:…

Missile Sales Help Profit at Raytheon

The military contractor said it earned $426 million, or $1 a share, in the quarter, down from $1.33 billion, or $2.97 a share, in the year-earlier…

Dow Chemical Reports Profit Decline

The chemical maker reported net income of $762 million, or 81 cents a share. That was down from a year-ago profit of $1.04 billion, or $1.07 a share….

Profits Rise Slightly at 3M

In the quarter, the company earned $945 million, or $1.33 a share, compared with $917 million, or $1.25 a share, in the period a year earlier.

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Economic Growth Rate in New York Slows Down

The growth of the city economy slowed to a crawl at the start of this year, falling below the national rate, according to a comptroller

Report on Shriners Raises Question of Wrongdoing

The findings of an investigative committee suggest that questionable financial dealings identified at local Shrine temples may also plague the…

Qualcomm And Nokia: Friends With Benefits

The company’s chief financial officer applauds the removal of significant barriers to its U.S. business.

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