Closing Bell 15th November: Corporate Travel rallies after SOHN conference endorsement. Findi rallies after acquisition
Australian shares edged higher at midday, with the S&P/ASX 200 Index rising 0.3% (24.7 points) to 8248.7, buoyed by gains across 10 of 11 sectors. Utilities led, with APA Group advancing 3.2% after reiterating its FY2025 EBITDA guidance, supported by a Q1 revenue increase to $256.4 million from $237.6 million.