Australian shares end week on positive note as banking stocks push equities to near 3-month high; check ASX 200 top gainers, losers and top performing sectors

Australian shares concluded the week on a positive note, with the S&P/ASX 200 reaching its highest close since late October 2025. The benchmark index extended its winning streak to five sessions, driven by gains in banking stocks and a modest rally in metal prices benefiting the resources sub-index. According to ASX website, Information Technology was the best-performing sector.