08 May Australia shares set to rise on energy, materials stocks; NZ up
May 10 (Reuters) – Australian shares are likely to open
higher on Thursday, tracking strong gains on Wall Street, while
solid metal and oil prices are seen supporting commodity stocks.
Oil prices rose about 3 percent on Wednesday and hit fresh
3-1/2 year highs after a bigger-than-expected drawdown in U.S.
oil inventories extended gains from the United States’ decision
to quit a nuclear deal with Iran.
The local share price index futures rose 0.34
percent or 21 poi
higher on Thursday, tracking strong gains on Wall Street, while
solid metal and oil prices are seen supporting commodity stocks.
Oil prices rose about 3 percent on Wednesday and hit fresh
3-1/2 year highs after a bigger-than-expected drawdown in U.S.
oil inventories extended gains from the United States’ decision
to quit a nuclear deal with Iran.
The local share price index futures rose 0.34
percent or 21 poi
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