AUSTRALIAN STOCKS GAIN

Highlights

• The S&P/ASX 200 index increased at 0.98% to 5,372.1.
• James Hardie Industries PLC and Qantas Airways were among the top percentage gainers on the index.
• Financial and metals and mining stocks gained more than 1% each.

On Tuesday Australian shares gained as a technology stocks-driven rally in the U.S market helped lift investor sentiment. Also helped lessen....