Asian stocks rose, led by material producers and Japanese trading companies, after Australia's new prime minister said she is willing to negotiate with mining companies over a resources tax proposed by her predecessor.
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Asian stocks rise;
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Australian dollar continues to rise
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Asian currencies extend rally
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Asia stock markets rise in early trading
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Asian stocks rise for first time in six days;
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Asian stocks close higher;
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Asian stocks up as G8 summit begins
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Aussie dollar opens up
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Asian markets trading higher;
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Asian shares end higher;
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Australian and New Zealand dollars up
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Asian markets rise
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Australian shares advance in early trading
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Australian stocks advance on earnings optimism
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Oil rises in Asian trade
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Asian currencies advance on speculation
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Asia stocks up as Wall Street climbs on tech gains