Australia Market ends near 20-month high

Australian share market ended firmer on Monday, 09 January 2017, registering fifth straight session of gains, pushed up by financials and healthcare companies, in line with US stocks hitting new highs. At the closing bell, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index inclined 51.80 points, or 0.9%, to 5807.40, its highest close since May 5, 2015, while the broader All Ordinaries index added 48.70 points, or 0.84%, to close at 5857.70.

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