The strongest performers on the ASX were technology, telecommunications and utilities. -AAP Image
The Australian stockmarket has made up some lost ground ahead of a packed week of corporate earnings, central bank meetings and a presidential election in the United States.
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The S&P/ASX 200 index finished 45.8 points higher, or 0.6 per cent, to 8164.6 on Monday, breaking a three-day streak of declines. The broader All Ordinaries was up 43.1 points, or 0.5 per cent, to 8422.8.
The Australian dollar was buying 66.06 US cents, up from 65.75 US cents at Friday's ASX close.
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