** Shares of LaserBond LBL.AX rise 13.4% to A$0.380

** Stock set for its strongest session since May 20, 2021, if current trends hold

** The engineering co reiterates previous outlook for revenue and NPBT for second half of FY25 and aims to focus its resources on growth opportunities available within the Australian markets

** Co says it has temporarily placed plans for expansion into the U.S. on hold amid global economic uncertainty

** About 1.2 mln shares traded in stock's busiest session since February 21

** Stock down 32.1% YTD, including current session's moves

(Reporting by Manasi Dasa in Bengaluru)

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