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Evening Market Analysis: September 28

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Publish date: Wed, 28 Sep 2011, 05:02 PM
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The Aussie market strengthened today, however it came off the session's highs amid lingering concern over Greece's debt problems.

The big banks were mixed, with ANZ down 0.3% and Westpac adding 2%.

Among the mining stocks, BHP put on 0.5% and Rio Tinto climbed 1%. Fortescue slumped another 7.9%.

Wesfarmers finished up 1.1% after selling its Premier Coal mine. Rival Woolworths edged up 0.7% for the day.

The ASX 200 advanced 35 points (+0.9%), closing at 4040.

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