Another day, another 13-month high for the ASX 200, closing up 0.03% . A strong lead in from Wall St and buoyant commodity prices helped the local open in the green and stay that way throughout the session.

Another day, another 13-month high for the ASX 200, closing up 0.03% . A strong lead in from Wall St and buoyant commodity prices helped the local open in the green and stay that way throughout the session.As well as higher spot prices, the mining sector was helped by the $4 billion merger between lithium producers Orocobre and Galaxy Minerals. Galaxy shareholders will receive 0.569 ORE stock for each share held. Orocobre closed up 5.7% while GXY gained 6.1%. Our top three VODs today are:Media mania for this analystFive minutes, eight stock picksThe unlikely winners from the Trans-Tasman bubble: milk producers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.