** Shares of Harvey Norman HVN.AX rise as much as 5.2% to A$5.355, their highest level since February 7, last up 4.9%
** Company's stock gains most since July 31, 2024
** The franchiser has posted a half-yearly pretax profit of A$400.29 million ($249.3 million), around a 41% jump
** Higher revenue from franchise fees drives HVN's earnings boost
** Shares, however, are set for weekly loss of 1.2%
($1 = 1.6057 Australian dollars)
(Reporting by Nichiket Sunil in Bengaluru)
((Nichiket.Sunil@thomsonreuters.com))
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