The local market climbed back into the green Friday to conclude an overall negative week, with investor optimism boosted by signs the US will manage to avoid a government shutdown.

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the COB: green on screen

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the COB: earnings watch

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the COB: metals momentum

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the COB: copper charge

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the COB: monday momentum

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the COB: 50 weeks to go

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the COB: tech at the top

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the COB: cooling down

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the COB: banks bust

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the COB: commodity velocity

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