Australian shares end week on a high: ASX 200 edges up as DroneShield boosts gains; check top gainers and losers

Australian shares ended a losing streak on Friday. The S&P/ASX 200 index rose, reaching a one-week closing high. Financial stocks saw investor interest. Miners experienced a selloff, limiting overall gains. DRONESHIELD LIMITED and NICKEL INDUSTRIES LIMITED were top performers. The index gained 6.8% in 2025, marking a third straight annual advance.