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Stock Market Today: Live Updates 17.07.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: July 17, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: July 17, 2026, 3:28 PM EDT Three ASX Picks to Build a Diversified Portfolio July 17, 2026, 2:37 PM EDT. Investors looking for a simple ASX portfolio can stick to three investments with different roles. The VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (ASX: QUAL) gives exposure to global quality stocks with strong profits and balance sheets. APA Group (ASX: APA) adds dependable infrastructure and stable energy transport earnings, along with dividends. Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO) covers the long-term growth stock category with its accounting software for small businesses and room to expand
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UK Mortgage Approvals Set to Rise in H1 2026 as Broker Flags “Positive Momentum”
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UK Mortgage Approvals Set to Rise in H1 2026 as Broker Flags “Positive Momentum”

Alexander Hall, a UK mortgage broker, sees mortgage approvals for both home purchases and refinancing ticking up through the first half of 2026, driven by sharper pricing and more options on the table. The firm expects average monthly house-purchase approvals to hit 62,286 in the first quarter, then push higher to 64,196 in the second. Remortgage approvals, meanwhile, are forecast at 41,547 for the first quarter, jumping to 48,257 in the second. “We expect this positive momentum to continue through the first half of the year,” said managing director Richard Merrett. Timing is critical here, with the refinancing surge far from over. According to UK Finance, 1.8 million fixed-rate mortgages are set to expire—a hefty pipeline likely to send borrowers
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