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The ASX is set to build on a three-month high and extend its recent winning streak to six straight sessions, as futures point to mild gains today.

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The ASX finished the day at 6,098 points, a three month high for the index.

Qantas led the Australian market higher while JB Hi-Fi stocks plunged.

The ASX 200 has finished above 6,000 points, as Commonwealth and ANZ both led the market.

The share market has closed higher on Monday driven by strong performances from the major banks.

The ASX has finished the week higher despite soft performances from the banks.

The Australian market has closed lower as the major banks weighed the index.

The banks lifted the market today as the mining sector dragged.

The Australian market has defied expectations it would fall with banks leading the market.

The ASX has finished lower on Friday as the banks weighed.

Surging aluminium and nickel prices have supported an advance of Australian shares.