STOCKBROKING firm Patersons Securities has joined its listed competitor Euroz Securities in achieving a bumper profit in the second half of 2004, as it benefits from the strong stock market and growth in capital raisings.

STOCKBROKING firm Patersons Securities has joined its listed competitor Euroz Securities in achieving a bumper profit in the second half of 2004, as it benefits from the strong stock market and growth in capital raisings.