Australia Market extends gain for fifth day

The Australian share market finished the session higher for fifth straight session on Monday, 23 November 2015, as investors risk sentiments swooped on persistent takeover rumours swirling around Woolworths after several private equity firms were considering buying all or part of the supermarket chain. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index ended 20.30 points, or 0.39%, higher at 5276.40 points, while the broader All Ordinaries index climbed up 21 points, or 0.4%, to 5326.50 points.

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