Australian shares close higher led by News Corp and banks

Australian share prices closed higher with solid gains by News Corp, resources and banking sector. The All Ordinaries index was up 26.5 points at 2,987.2.

Australian shares close higher led by News Corp and banks

Australian share prices closed higher with solid gains by News Corp, resources and banking sector. The All Ordinaries index was up 26.5 points at 2,987.2.

The market was being influenced by options related activity while the banks are well supported ahead of their results on expectations of strong dividend payouts.

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