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ASX surge sparks Christmas rally hopes

The S&P/ASX 200 index fell 47 points, or by 0.9 per cent, to 5232.9 on Monday.

Analysts say the stage is set for a Christmas rally after the local sharemarket posted strong gains following strong leads from Wall Street.

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