Westfield Group

ASX:WDC ISIN:AU000000WDC7

May 26, 2012

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Westfield Group Company Summary

Westfield is an insurance, banking and related financial services group of businesses.

COMPANY DATA

	Principal Sector	Financial General

	Principal Industry	Financial Services

Key Developments: Westfield Group

	Australian Market Report of May 4, 2010: Coalworks (ASX:CWK) Signs Farm In Agreement with Itochu (TYO:8001) MAY 4, 2010 13:30 - Article Views: 4,623 The Australian market opened modestly higher today ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia's interest rate decision. Material and mining shares continued their losing streak in early trade due to the mining tax concerns. But Wall Street's solid gains overnight helped to support the Australian shares with improving US economic data.

	Australian Market Report of February 18: Global Stocks Rallied FEB 18, 2010 09:30 - Article Views: 4,303 Australian shares posted a strong gain on Wednesday while Wall Street and Asian markets picked up on a brightened outlook and higher commodities prices. The local market was also lifted by a bunch of upbeat profit results. At the close, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index surged 100.1 points, or 2.2 per cent, at 4667.9, while the broader All Ordinaries index jumped 96 points, or 2.1 per cent, to 4686.8.

	Australian Market Report of November 12: More Positive Expectations NOV 12, 2009 13:00 - Article Views: 6,005 Wall Street maintained its positive run on Wednesday session as the Federal Reserve officials tipped that the central bank could keep interest rate at historical low level. The Chinese economic data released yesterday also added confidence to global recovery hopes. European markets also rallied on low interest rate expectations.

	Australian Market Report of August 26: More Positive Catalysts AUG 26, 2009 13:00 - Article Views: 9,934 Overnight Wall Street was up on economic data, positive earnings and the nomination of Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke to serve a second term. The Conference Board's August index of consumer confidence rose for a second month, exceeding economists' forecast.

	Australian Market Report of June 11: Concern on Rising Oil Prices JUNE 11, 2009 13:00 - Article Views: 7,195 The Australian shares Wednesday posted a strong gain boosted by miners and banks. The upbeat data on consumer confidence and housing finance also helped to lift the local market. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index rose 89.5 points, or 2.27 per cent, to 4024.4, and the broader All Ordinaries index surged 82.7 points, or 2.1 per cent, at 4016.3.

	Australian Market Report of February 26: Aussie Shares at Five-year Low Point FEB 26, 2009 13:00 - Article Views: 11,067 Australian share closed at their five-year low point. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 was down 0.1%, or 4.1 points, at 3327.5, while the broader All Ordinaries index also fell 0.1%, or 3.5 points, at 3281.5.

	Australian Market Report of February 4: Bleak Jobless Rate Forecast FEB 4, 2009 13:00 - Article Views: 8,448 The Australian share market closed higher on Tuesday, as the central bank's interest rate cut bolstered the financial stocks. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index ended up 11.3 points, or 0.32 per cent, at 3,508.7 while the broader All Ordinaries index was 5.6 points stronger, up 0.16 per cent, at 3,449.1. Today investors may focus their attention on the earnings report of BHP Billiton and the decision by the four major banks after RBA's rate cut.

	Australian Market Report of January 28: CPI Expected to Decrease JAN 28, 2009 13:00 - Article Views: 9,055 The Australian share market yesterday closed around 3% higher. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 101.3 points, or 3.03 per cent, at 3444, while the broader All Ordinaries index lifted 92 points, or 2.79 per cent, to 3392.3. With the positive lead of Wall St. the market is expected to continue its upward movement today.

	Australian Market Report of November 12: Concern Over Recession NOV 12, 2008 13:02 - Article Views: 6,274 Australian shares have closed below 4000 points after business confidence sank to a record low. Analysts said the market with thin trading volumes was plagued by the negative sentiment concerning global recession. Resources sector would lead the market lower as oil prices fell below $US60.

	Australia Market Report of October 9: Market Sell-off With No Emotion OCT 9, 2008 12:30 - Article Views: 8,015 Yesterday, the Australian share market closed at a fresh three-year low, plummeting 5% as the continuing fallout from the global credit crisis wiped A$56 billion from the value of stocks. The benchmark S&P/ASX-200 share index lost 5% yesterday, the biggest one-day fall for both major stock exchange indices since January 22 this year. RBA has said the Australian economy is slowing faster than originally anticipated. Analysts said the sell-off is totally unemotional. Markets across Asia also slumped with 5-10% drop in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, Mumbai and Jakarta.