** Shares of Australia's WiseTech Global WTC.AX rise as much as 5.7% to A$73.71, their highest level since October 28
** Stock extends gains to the second straight session
** WTC has gained 11.9% so far in the week and is on track to log its best week since early April
** Stock has climbed 6.5% this November, marking its third straight November gain and topping the average November rise of 5.7%
** Logistics software maker on Thursday announced the appointment of Raelene Murphy as an additional independent non-executive director
** Stock down 39.2% this year, including session moves
(Reporting by Roshan Thomas in Bengaluru)
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