Big banks lift ASX 200 to record close; Helia, BHP, Woodside, Rio in ex-div falls; Southern Cross in bigger bid push
PwC partners back 'milestone' governance overhaul. Helia, BHP, Woodside, Rio cop ex-div price hits. Ramelius halts over possible Canadian buy. Southern Cross Media's push for higher ARN-Anchorage bid.
Welcome to the Trading Day blog for Thursday, March 7. The ASX 200 index closed 0.4 per cent stronger at 7763.70 points - a record closing high. Wall Street closed higher on US rate cut optimism.
The Aussie dollar is trading higher around US65.84c.
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