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Macquarie shares jump to 12-month high

WITH AAP  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2003
Macquarie Bank Ltd shares jumped to a 12-month intraday high today...

Macquarie Bank reports profit increase

Macquarie Bank Ltd managing director and chief executive officer Allan Moss said today the bank's first quarter profit was well up on the corresponding period last year...

BankWest posts $82.8 million 6-month profit

WITH AAP  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2003
Bank of Western Australia Ltd said today the banking industry continues to face a challenging environment ahead...

Morning market wrap: US tech stocks sag, bonds strengthen

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2003
Technology stocks weakened in US trade overnight, undermined by a series of lacklustre earnings forecasts...

House lending remains strong: RBA

In a development which further undermines the case for a rate cut when the RBA board meets next week, housing-related credit surged a further 1.8% in June.

Afternoon market wrap: Shares end at 11-month high

The All Ordinaries closed this afternoon at an eleven-month high, and up almost 30 points on yesterday’s finish

ASIC obtains undertakings following Federal Court proceedings

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has obtained undertakings from Henry Kaye and Alan Meagher...

ASFA welcomes Senate committee superannuation report

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) – Australia's peak superannuation industry body – has welcomed...

Praemium seeks additional capital

Unlisted portfolio service provider Praemium Portfolio Services is seeking a $3 million capital raising, the company has announced.

Midday market wrap: local shares, bonds lower

Broadbased losses pushed the All Ordinaries index lower in morning trade, and following a further retreat in US equity markets overnight...