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Australia's competition regulator said on Thursday it was examining whether a proposed takeover of Ruralco Holdings Ltd could reduce wholesale competition and lead to discrimination against some independent retail stores. In February, rural services firm Ruralco got a A$469 million ($337 million

The Australian share market has opened marginally higher.
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price has edged higher this morning after announcing the divestment of one of its financial advice businesses...
While teachers are in demand, designers are being dumped.
Carsales.com Ltd (ASX: CAR) is exiting the car finance space.
The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price has sunk lower this morning after the annuities company provided an update on its expectations for FY 2019 and next year...
We’re failing to challenge expensive mobile bills – and paying the price for it.

Wesfarmers says sales at Target continue to disappoint amid increased price competition, cautious consumer sentiment, and the delayed onset of cold weather.
The Reece Ltd (ASX: REH) share price is currently trading at $10.34 on the ASX. Is it a buying opportunity?

AUSTRAC has ordered an external auditor to probe Afterpay's compliance with money laundering and terrorism financing laws.
The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price could head lower this morning after it released an update on its Kmart Group business...
Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares are one of three that I think income investors ought to consider buying this week...
Good morning!1\. Police have used tear gas and rubber bullets on protesters in Hong Kong. Hundreds of thousands of citizens began flocking the streets on Sunday as the territory’s government considered a controversial bill that would allow for the extradition of Hong Kong residents to mainland China
The Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (ASX:VTS) could be a contender for a good long-term investment.
Big W's TOY MANIA catalogue arrived in inboxes this week, but not all shoppers are impressed.
Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) shares are one of three that I would invest $5,000 into in FY 2020...
Oil price have fallen amid investor concern about slowing demand for crude.
Movements on overseas markets.
US stocks have dipped as bank shares fell on the increasing likelihood of the Fed cutting interest rates, while energy shares and oil prices declined.