The Australian share market finished last trading session of the week firmly higher on Friday, 28 August 2015, following rally on the Wall Street overnight. Sentiments also lifted by rebound in crude oil and base metal prices. However, market gains were limited as investors pocketed some gain off the table following recent run and ahead of weekend holiday. The ASX sectors ended mixed, with materials and energy blue chip being winner of the day. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index advanced 30.30 points, or 0.58%, to 5263.60 points. The broader All Ordinaries index closed 32.10 points, or 0.61%, higher at 5274.70.
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