BHP shares jump 3.5% to a record as Australian miners lead the market higher
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Australian equities rose as miners led gains, supported by a broad commodity rally (copper +1.5%, gold +2%) and record highs in BHP. Strength in resource-linked earnings (PLS profit swing and dividend return; Ansell profit beat) reinforced risk appetite, while pockets of weakness followed specific results and management news. Focus now shifts to Jackson Hole for guidance on inflation and rates, with bonds setting the near-term tone.
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Australian shares rose by midday on Monday, led by miners. BHP climbed 3.5% to a record, supported by gains in copper, gold and uranium prices. PLS Group rose 7% after a lithium price rebound helped lift full-year net profit to A$526 million. Ansell surged about 10% after reporting a 15.8% rise in adjusted full-year profit.
