US stocks rallied on Friday night, with better-than-expected retail sales and a jump in bank stocks acting as a catalyst for markets. The Dow gained 658 points, closing on highs. SPI Futures are pointing to a 57-point gain. 

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• ASX 200 SPI Futures up 57
• Dow up 658 points (2.2%) Citi drives bulls.
• S&P 500 up 73 (1.9%)
• Nasdaq up 201 points (1.8%)
• Base metals slightly better.
• Iron ore falls 1.8% Gold down 0.1%
• Oil up 2.1%
• ANZ to buy SUN's banking business for $5bn. Raising $3.5bn in entitlement issue.

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