Westpac's Stunning Profit Surge and Major Buybacks: What It Means for the Australian Job Market
The Australian3 weeks ago
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Westpac's Stunning Profit Surge and Major Buybacks: What It Means for the Australian Job Market

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Summary:

  • Westpac reports a $1.9bn quarterly profit, highlighting financial resilience

  • Suncorp announces a $400m buyback after profit increase

  • Telstra plans to buy back $1bn shares and sells cloud assets to Infosys

  • Gina Rinehart reduces her stake in Liontown

  • Anticipation builds for the July jobs data to gauge the job market's health

Westpac's Quarterly Profit Soars to $1.9bn

In a remarkable display of financial resilience, Westpac has announced a quarterly profit of $1.9 billion. This significant jump underscores the bank's robust performance amidst challenging economic conditions.

Suncorp and Telstra Join the Buyback Bandwagon

  • Suncorp has unveiled a $400 million buyback plan following a profit rise, signaling confidence in its financial health.
  • Telstra is not far behind, planning to buy back up to $1 billion in shares. Additionally, Telstra has sold its cloud assets to Infosys, a move that could reshape its business strategy.

Rinehart Adjusts Liontown Stake

Gina Rinehart has made headlines by trimming her stake in Liontown, a decision that could have ripple effects across the mining sector.

Upcoming July Jobs Data

All eyes are now on the upcoming July jobs data, which will provide further insights into the health of the Australian job market and economy at large.

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