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Evening Market Analysis: October 17

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Publish date: Mon, 17 Oct 2011, 04:58 PM
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The Aussie market continued its winning ways today, as concerns over Europe's debt woes continue to ease amid hopes for a final resolution to the crisis.

The gains were widespread, with resource stocks driving the advance; BHP put on 2.1% whilst Rio Tinto added 2.4% on plans to streamline its aluminium division.

All of the big four banks ended solidly higher, with NAB the best performing, up 1.9%. The other three strengthened more than 1% each.

The ongoing rebound in oil prices provided some support to the energy majors; Woodside rose 1% and Santos climbed 0.7%.

Energy Resources Australia didn’t fare so well, plummeting 32.5% after completing a $380 million institutional raising.

The ASX 200 soared 70 points (+1.7%) on the day, closing at 4275.

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