Australia's main share index has set another record, spiking above 8,900 points for the first time. -AAP Image
The local bourse has ended the week on its highest ever note, locking in a record close after hitting new intraday peaks for five straight sessions.
Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content
The S&P/ASX200 shrugged off a midday wobble to charge higher by 61.8 points, or 0.7 per cent, to a best-ever close of 8,935.6.
The broader all Ordinaries surged 58.9 points higher, up 0.64 per cent, to 8208, the best close for Australia's top 500 stocks now with a combined value of more than $2.9 trillion.
Eight of 11 local sectors finished higher, led by a 1.1 per cent afternoon rally in financials and strong performances from the mining and energy sectors.
The Aussie dollar was weaker against the greenback to buy 65.04 US cents, down from 65.37 US cents on Thursday at 5pm.
8°C