CNBC | Markets in Asia advance as dollar firms; South Korea's Kospi rises 1.5% CNBC In Sydney, the S&P/ASX 200 tacked on 0.82 percent to finish at 5,999.8. Major miners Rio Tinto and BHP closed up 0.91 percent and 1.59 percent, respectively, contributing to the materials sector's overall gains. Oil-related stocks were mostly higher at ... |