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Banks give Aussie shares a bounce to end run of losses

A bounce in the banking sector has helped the Australian share market avoid another day of losses. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

The Australian share market has managed to avoid a third straight day of losses thanks to a bounce from the banking sector.

The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index on Thursday finished up 1.6 points, or 0.02 per cent, at 8,724.5, while the broader All Ordinaries lost half a point to finish at 8,930.9.

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