Nine of the 11 ASX 200 sectors logged gains, with mining almost two per cent higher. -AAP Image
Australian shares finished the week in a stronger position after a mixed day of trading on Wall Street influenced by a higher-than-expected US growth report and an ongoing correction in tech stocks.
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The S&P/ASX 200 index was 60.1 points higher, or 0.8 per cent, to 7,921.3 at close on Friday, with the broader All Ordinaries up 59.1 points, or 0.7 per cent, to 8,153.4.
The Australian dollar was higher, buying 65.53 US cents, up from 65.46 US cents in Thursday's ASX close.
