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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...

FPA mandates degree entry for CFP in 2007

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has announced that from 1 January 2007, all applicants its Certified Financial Planner (CFP) education program will have to hold a degree to be eligible...

Government will keep negative gearing: Costello

WITH AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 JUL 2003
Federal Treasurer Peter Costello has ruled out scrapping negative gearing to help first homebuyers. Mr Costello said such a move would push up rents and hurt people who could least afford it...

Morning market wrap: US bond selling extends to a fifth straight day

US bonds overlooked a disappointing consumer confidence release to record a fifth consecutive day of losses...