Just days before the US election, Wall Street ended last week with positive momentum, driven by investors responding to US job growth despite a weather-affected month. Meanwhile, technology stocks rebounded on better-than-expected earnings. Closer to home, the Australian share market is set to open higher ahead of the RBA’s decision, with banks in focus as Westpac prepares to release its earnings.

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