Commonwealth Bank of Australia reports six percent rise in first half cash earnings
Australia's largest lender reported a six percent rise in half-year cash earnings to 5.45 billion dollars. The result beat analyst estimates on Wednesday.
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia has announced a 6% increase in its first-half cash net profit after tax, which reached A$5.45 billion for the six months ended December 31. This reported result for the bank in Australia 
AU beat the Visible Alpha consensus estimate of A$5.19 billion and represents a material development in the lender's financial performance for the period.
AU beat the Visible Alpha consensus estimate of A$5.19 billion and represents a material development in the lender's financial performance for the period.
