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Australian shares gain ahead of crucial US jobs report

After the ASX hit near correction levels this week, traders are wondering if the worst is over. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

The local share market has finished higher ahead of a crucial jobs report out of the United States that's likely to set the direction for next week's trading.

The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index on Friday closed up 28.7 points, or 0.41 per cent, to 6,954.2, while the broader All Ordinaries added 25.5 points, or 0.36 per cent, to 7,143.0.

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