Investors on an Easter egg hunt for bargains helped push the S&P/ ASX 200 higher Thursday, despite a negative offshore lead.

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The S&P/ ASX 200 shrugged off Wall Street gains to finish just 0.13% higher during Wednesday's session to 8279.6 points.

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Investors welcomed the trade truce between the US and China, joining in a global relief rally.

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the COB: Swiss success

The S&P/ ASX 200 made meagre gains this Monday, up just 0.03% to 8233.50 points, as investors fled defensive positions.

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The S&P/ASX 200 ended the week fairly flat, but this Friday saw a 0.5% bounce to 8231.20 points, as trade developments continue to influence market sentiment.

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the COB: Geneva gathering

President Trump teasing a trade deal with the UK fostered risk-on sentiment Thursday, sending the S&P/ASX 200 higher by 0.2% to 8191.70 points.

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the COB: Trump's trade teaser

New hopes of a trade war de-escalation fuelled optimism on the S&P/ ASX 200, which gained 0.33% to 8178.30 points this Thursday.

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the COB: tariff talks

A dwindling US dollar and weakness on Wall Street led to expectations of a lower market open, however the S&P/ASX 200 ended fairly flat as investors digested different company news, along with building approval and household spending data.

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the COB: ASX zig zags

The ALP's landslide victory was not enough to boost investor sentiment Monday, as a disappointing result from Westpac and a plunge in oil prices sent shares lower.

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the COB: Albo 2.0

China’s apparent willingness to negotiate with the US saw the local market finish a positive trading week on a high, despite concerns about US earnings.

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the COB: Election day!

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88. the COB: rally rest

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86. the COB: buy the rumour, sell the fact?

85. the COB: Geneva gathering

84. the COB: Trump's trade teaser

83. the COB: tariff talks

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80. the COB: Election day!