The Australian share market finished higher despite a late-session weakness by resource heavyweights and the dark shadow of Europe's debt crisis overhanging the market. Both major indices gained over one per cent in opening trade but lost ground during the trading session.
19/10/2011 - 13:42
Shares hold on to earlier gains
19/10/2011 - 13:42
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