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Briefs: NAB increases business loan rates, CBA's earnings outlook positive

National Australia Bank has increased the margin on its business loans. The bank revealed yesterday that it will increase the liquidity margin on short-term loans to both medium-sized and big business by 20 basis points. Citi Research has included Commonwealth Bank in the list of companies it thinks might produce a positive earnings surprise in the forthcoming profit reporting season. CBA reports on August 15. It is expected to report in excess in A$7 billion in cash earnings.

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