Gains in copper and critical mineral producers helped offset an easing in recent record gold prices. -AAP Image
Australia's share market has notched its first positive close for the week, buoyed by the materials sector and a rebound in retail stocks.
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The S&P/ASX200 gained 21.2 points on Thursday, up 0.24 per cent, to 8,968.8, as the broader All Ordinaries rose 30.8 points, or 0.34 per cent, to 9,276.2.
Six of 11 sectors ended the day higher, but the raw materials sector was a cut above the rest, rallying 1.7 per cent on the back of strong performances by copper and rare earths producers.
The Australian dollar is stronger against the greenback, fetching 66.06 US cents, compared to 65.65 US cents on Wednesday at 5pm.
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