
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.