Australia market extends gain; Mining and energy stocks lead

The Australian share market ended higher for second straight session on Thursday, 17 September 2015, following global rally in equity markets overnight, with nine out of ten ASX sectors higher, led by shares of major energy, miners, technology, and big banks. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index advanced 47.90 points, or 0.94%, to 5146.80 points. The broader All Ordinaries index ended up 47.60 points, or 0.93%, at 5171.20.

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