Strong overseas leads spur Australia stocks

Australian share market advanced on Tuesday, 06 December 2016, snapping two straight sessions of losses, as investors' appetite for risk assets underpinned on tracking gains on the offshore market overnight. With the exception of consumer staples and technology issues, every sector was up, with realty, industrials, and materials issues being notable gainers. At the closing bell, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index advanced 28.30 points, or 0.52%, to 5428.70, while the broader All Ordinaries index inclined 28.60 points, or 0.52%, to close at 5486.60.

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