Lenders, bullion stocks drive Australia market in green

Australian stock market closed higher after recouping lost ground on Friday, 18 July 2014, thanks to strength in bullion, lender and property trust stocks that helped to overshadow losses elsewhere. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 Index rose 9.30 points, or 0.17% to 5531.70, while the broader All Ordinaries Index added 9.30 points, or 0.17%, to 5519.20. The S&P/ASX 200 Index and the broader All Ordinaries Index each rose 0.8% over the past week.

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