Mining stocks .AXMM retreated 0.5% with sector majors BHP Group BHP.AX and Rio Tinto RIO.AX falling 0.5% and 1.9%, respectively. July 27 (Reuters) - Australian shares rose on Thursday, boosted by technology stocks and financials, a day after data showed inflation slowed more than expected in the second quarter, indicating fewer chances of another rate hike in the central bank's meeting next month. Investors are now pricing in a 31% chance of a quarter-point hike by the Reserve Bank of Australia's upcoming meeting in August.