Banks and tech keep market busy: ASX closes 1% higher
07 Nov 2019 - It has been a positive day of trade, with the ASX closing 1% higher. Xero (ASX:XRO) did well today as did James Hardie Industries (ASX:JHX). NAB (ASX:NAB) shares gained even as its dividend was cut and FY19 profits fell. The Flight Centre Travel Group (ASX:FLT) share price is down following the release of its FY20 guidance after reporting its half profit before tax would be down 22% to 36% on the pcp.