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in SMH today

"Westfield boosts shares
Chris Zappone
February 3, 2009 - 12:16PM

Shares are higher after the big banks, led by the Commonwealth, all posted solid gains, and Westfield surged after announcing a $2.9 billion share sale.

In noon trade, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 2.2%%, or 76.7 points, at 3574.1, while the All Ordinaries index was up 2%, or 68.6 points, at 3512.1.

The Commonwealth Bank was up $2.52, or 9.5%, at $28.97 after it said it expected a $2 billion interim cash profit - about 20% more than analysts had predicted.

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