
Australia's share market has notched its first positive close for the week, buoyed by the materials sector and a rebound in retail stocks.
The S&P/ASX200 gained 22.2 points on Thursday, up 0.25 per cent, to 8,969.8, as the broader All Ordinaries rose 31.8 points, or 0.34 per cent, to 9,276.6.