The S&P/ASX 200 advanced 74.20 points, or 0.84%, to 8,861.90 today, pushing back above its 50-day moving average. Top performers included DroneShield (+20.64%) and Austal (+4.83%). The benchmark has gained 1.01% over the past five sessions and sits 2.13% below its 52-week peak.
The Small Ordinaries also moved higher, adding 17.20 points or 0.47% to finish at 3,705.20. Over the past week, the index has edged up 0.53%, reflecting steady support across smaller-cap stocks.