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 Australia (Close): Shari prices closed 
 sharply higher a2 institutions bought  
 stock a(ead of the US elections.       
                                        
 The All Ordinaries index advanced 18.1 
 points to close at 2,357.5.            
                                        
 Westpac rose 20c to A$7.38. Earlier, it
 revealed it was buying back 85m sharcs.
                                        
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 little changed, although selectad blue 
 chips sbw some suzing action.          
                                        
 The Straits Times Industrials index was
 up 7.61 at the closB at 2,075.78.      
                                        
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   Wjathet   400           Travel  500  
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