Aussie shares hit record as dollar hits two-month high

The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index has set another record as the Aussie dollar hit a two-month high. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

The local share market has hit a new record for a third day this week, despite double-digit losses for Cochlear and AMP following disappointing earnings results.

The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index on Friday finished up 28.6 points, or 0.34 per cent, to 8,568.6, while the broader All Ordinaries climbed 20.9 points, or 0.24 per cent, to 8,825.1.