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Local shares ended the 2015-16 financial year in style today

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Local shares ended the 2015-16 financial year in style today, continuing what has been a remarkable turnaround for many markets around the globe since Friday's Brexit vote.

Here's a quick recap:

  • S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) up 1.7% to 5,228 points
  • ALL ORDINARIES (Index: ^AXAO) (ASX: XAO) up 1.7% to 5,310 points
  • AUD/USD at US 74.27 cents
  • Iron Ore at US$53.89 a tonne, according to the Metal Bulletin
  • Gold at US$1,316.13 an ounce
  • Brent oil at US$50.72 a barrel

The banks led the market higher again today. Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX: ANZ) rose another 2.2% while National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX: NAB) surged 2.8%.

Unfortunately, CYBG PLC CDI 1:1 (ASX: CYB), or Clydesdale Bank, lost another 0.5% despite rising earlier in the session.

Shares in the resources sector were on top today, as well. BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) gained 1.9% with Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL) and Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) up 2.8% and 2.2%, respectively.

The gold miners, on the other hand, fell further with investors becoming increasingly willing to return to 'riskier' assets. Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) dropped 2.2%, while St Barbara Ltd (ASX: SBM) lost 3.9%.

Mayne Pharma Group (ASX: MYX) was one of the big winners for the day. Its shares soared 28.3% following the acquisition of a portfolio of drug products.

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