"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.
Qantas in halt
WDC Price at posting:
$12.10 Sentiment: None Disclosure: Not Held
