Pushing banks to the brinkAmerica's banking sector is reeling from the credit crunch but Europe's banks are also feeling the pressure, writes Proinsias O'Mahony
Fear of negative equity haunts ownersNegative equity is not just a problem for homeowners who want to sell their homes: borrowers may also find themselves unable to shop around for better deals, writes Caroline Madden
Oppenheim strikes goldA great performance in July by Stephen Hynes's stocks capped a stunning Rehab victory, with Oppenheim's €100,000 investment fund growing by 257 per cent, writes Caroline Madden
Mired in stock valuationsSERIOUS MONEY:THE VALUATION of common stocks is the cornerstone of successful investment, yet it is the least understood. Valuation drives long-term returns and the ability to perform a well-constructed analysis can boost performance. Unfortunately, the majority of so-called investment experts appear incapable of performing a valid valuation exercise and, not surprisingly, client returns suffer.
Q&ADominic Coyleanswers questions on pensions for women forced to resign in the past due to marriage; and the applicable exchange rate for tax purposes on interest on savings in foreign banks.

Today's Selected Stocks		21:30
IRISH CONTINENTAL GROUP PLC	18.83	0.83
ELAN CORPORATION PLC	9.765	0.595
SMURFIT KAPPA GROUP PLC	4.4	0.40
C R H PLC	17.8	-0.30
KERRY GROUP PLC	18.5	-0.50
ARYZTA AG	33.2	-1.00

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