Bluescope Steel Limited

The Australian share market closed higher yesterday on gains from the financial sector, and following a strong lead from Wall Street over the weekend. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 rose 83.5 points, or 1.69%, to 5014.9, while the broader All Ordinaries gained 79.9 points to 5090.1.

Economists said resource shares are likely to remain under pressure, dragging the rest of the Australian share market down. The Australian dollar is likely to decline further as falling interest rates and commodity prices weigh on the currency.

Summary of Australian Companies Profit Percentages offshore investments.