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Stocks in Australia rose during early trading Wednesday, as the S&P/ASX 200 Benchmark Index rose 0.1% to 8664.30.

Among local companies with a market cap of at least 15 billion Australian dollars ($10.76 billion), South32 is the biggest leader this morning, increasing 4.3%, and Lynas Rare Earths rose 3.1%. Fortescue rounds out the top three movers, as shares added 1.6%.

National Australia Bank is the biggest early laggard, dropping 1.4%, followed by shares of Woodside Energy Group, which dropped 1.3%. Shares of Westpac Banking declined 1.2%.

The U.S dollar strengthened 0.1% against the Australian dollar to 1.39 Australian dollars.

In the bond markets, the 10-year Australian government bond yield fell 0.06 basis point to 4.922%.

Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet

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May 26, 2026 20:31 ET (00:31 GMT)

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