The Aussie market kicked off the week with a strong gain, having its best session in more than three weeks after lifting about three quarters of a percent. Confidence improved after reports the 40-day US government shutdown could soon end, and China eased export restrictions on some metals. Tech, energy and mining stocks led the way, while ANZ rose more than 3% after posting full-year results that showed profit down 14% but a steady dividend. Liontown, Dyno Nobel and Monadelphous were also standouts. Tomorrow brings updates from CBA and Bendigo Bank, plus a busy run of company AGMs ahead of Aussie jobs data on Thursday and key Chinese data on Friday.

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