The Australian share market extended its gains for the third consecutive day on Friday to close 2.2 per cent higher over the week of trading.
Off the back of the worst week in the worst month, the ASX was up 2.2 per cent at the end of the week.
Energy stocks were the worst performers, falling just 0.1 per cent as global oil prices remain volatile given the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Qantas’ remuneration report was shot down by investors at its AGM on Friday. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Luis Ascui Despite recording a 39 per cent drop in half-yearly net profit to $1.4bn, Macquarie Group shares jumped 1.8 per cent to $163.24.
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