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S&P/ASX 200 finishes slightly higher as Materials and Energy lift the Australian stock market; James Hardie leads gains, Catalyst Metals tops losers

The S&P/ASX 200 index saw a modest rise on Thursday, December 11, climbing 12.60 points to 8,592.00. This uptick pushed the benchmark above its 20-day moving average. James Hardie Industries PLC was a top performer, surging 7.13%. However, Catalyst Metals Limited experienced the steepest fall, dropping 8.86%. The materials sector led gains, while information technology saw significant declines.