Wall Street finished in positive territory on Friday but still logged steep weekly losses. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged ongoing economic uncertainty but reassured that the U.S. economy remains strong. In corporate news, Hewlett Packard shares plunged to their lowest level in five years following a disappointing earnings report, while Broadcom shares surged on an optimistic outlook. Looking ahead, Aussie shares are expected to rise on Monday after hitting six-month lows, though ex-dividend pressures could pose a challenge.

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