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Retailers watch TV screens fall flat
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RETAILERS of flat-screen televisions are struggling to make a profit, Harvey Norman boss Gerry Harvey says.
Rate hikes turn Aussies into Scrooge
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ONE in 10 homeowners have canned their Christmas holiday plans as a result of rate rises.
Removing exit fees a 'two-edged sword'
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THE removal of exit fees may turn out to be only a short-term benefit to customers, as it will hurt smaller lenders over the medium term.
RBA undercuts Government on bank rates
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MINUTES of the RBA's Melbourne Cup day meeting reveal board expected super-sized rate hikes.
Banks feel pain as customers walk
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ANGRY homeowners looking to dump expensive loans are turning to smaller lenders in droves.
Property
Homeowners switch to online auctions
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A COUPLE have overseen the auction of their unit to a purchaser for $80,000 above its reserve.
Banking
Big bank chiefs to face competition inquiry
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BANK chiefs will be scrutinised by parliamentary critics over the level of competition in the market.
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