Australian shares edge higher as mining and energy stocks gain
Australian shares rose slightly, with the S&P/ASX 200 up 0.2% to 8,942.60 by 0016 GMT. Commodity-linked mining and energy strength supported sentiment, while oil hovered near the $100-per-barrel level.
Australian shares rose slightly on Wednesday, supported by gains in commodity-linked mining and energy stocks amid upbeat pricing, while oil prices near the $100-per-barrel mark weighed on sentiment. 60 by 0016 GMT.