The S&P/ASX 200 finished higher on Thursday, adding 23.20 points, or 0.27%, to close at 8,618.40. Capstobe Copper Corp. and HMC Capital Ltd led the benchmark, rising 8.04% and 5.00% respectively. The index was flat over the past five sessions but is up 5.63% year to date.
The S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Index closed at 3,653.50, down 38.10 points, or 1.03%, today and 38.50 points, or 1.04%, over the past 5 days.