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Investors flock interstate to escape NSW vendor tax

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 SEP 2004
Property investors are taking their money interstate, fleeing the adverse impact of the NSW government's exit stamp duty, an Australian Property Institute survey has found.

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 SEP 2004
The Australian stock market is expected to open slightly firmer today, although it will be specific stocks, more so than general market momentum, which will be the key to trade today.

Aust households financially confident in year ahead: survey

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 21 SEP 2004
Australians remain confident about their financial prospects in the year ahead, with most householders expecting a similar or better economic situation, a consumer survey has found.

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 21 SEP 2004
The Australian stock market is expected to open weaker as a poor performance in the US markets overnight is expected to weigh on the local bourse today.

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 20 SEP 2004
The Australian stock market is expected to open firmer as a positive end to last week from US markets and a continuation of record highs on both domestic indices is likely to continue the bid tone.

Lending golden age over - Datamonitor

The golden age for Australian lenders is over, despite continued growth in the domestic mortgage market financial information provider Datamonitor said this week.

European stocks tick higher on positive US inflation data

European stock markets ticked higher in yesterday's trading, buoyed by upbeat trading on Wall Street after data showed inflation rose less than expected, easing concern the Federal Reserve would abruptly raise interest rates.

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 SEP 2004
The Australian stock market is expected to open slightly firmer in early trade as a mild bid tone in the US, coupled with recent record highs on the domestic indices, suggest further buying interest in the local bourse.

ANZ expands matched savings program for low income families

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 14 SEP 2004
ANZ Banking Group is contributing another $1 million to its matched savings program Saver Plus which helps low income families save for their children\'s education.

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 14 SEP 2004
The Australian stock market is expected to open slightly firmer as a mild positive tone from the US, coupled with continued record highs on the local market, help to underpin recent equity strength.