ASX rises as profit reports roll in; CSL and Wisetech surging

Summary

• The ASX200 is ahead 0.4% after the S&P 500 and NASDAQ set new record highs overnight. Earnings figures are rolling in. 
• The Aussie dollar touched a new 18-month peak of US72.64c overnight and was last worth US72.56c
• Tabcorp will tap investors for $600m to pay down debt and strengthen its balance sheet after slumping to a $870m FY loss
• CSL booked a $US2bn net profit and increased sales revenue in both its blood plasma and vaccine businesses, though warns COVID-19 continues to present challenges. Shares are up 4%
• ANZ will pay investors a dividend of 25¢ a share, but has taken an extra $500m in provisions for soured loans. Shares have gained 1.7%