
The local share market has managed to avoid a fifth straight day of losses thanks to late afternoon gains that propelled the bourse to a flat finish.
The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index had been down by as many as 45.6 points in early morning trading but managed to finish Monday up 1.9 points at 8,636.4, while the broader All Ordinaries gained 8.7 points, or 0.1 per cent, at 8,915.7.