Australian shares soared higher again today, finishing the day above 5000 points.
Here's a quick recap:
- S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) up 1.8% to 5006 points
- ALL ORDINARIES (Index: ^AXAO) (ASX: XAO) up 1.8% to 5057 points
- AUD/USD at US 70.23 cents
- Iron Ore at US$42.20 a tonne, according to the Metal Bulletin
- Gold at US$1,101.25 an ounce
- Brent oil at US$32.53 a barrel
The local share market took inspiration from booming share markets around the world on Friday, together with a strong rebound in oil prices.
Oil prices surged 10% during the latest session, prompting shares in the energy sector to follow suit. Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL) and Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) gained 3.8% and 4.2%, while Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) and Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX: LNG) jumped 5.5% and 11.7%.
The major banks also provided plenty of drive for the broader market. All four banks closed more than 3% higher, with Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX: ANZ) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) rising the most, up 3.4% and 3.3%.
Medibank Private Ltd (ASX: MPL) shares gained another 0.8%, while Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX: SGH) shares closed 18.6% higher.
Cardno Limited (ASX: CDD) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) weren't so lucky, shedding 6.4% and 5.2%, respectively.
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