Australian shares rally as ASX 200 extends gains; Imdex, Austal lead top gainers list, GQG Partners sees sharp drop; check top gainers and losers

ASX 200: The Australian share market continued its upward trend for a second consecutive day, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing higher on Tuesday, January 13, 2025. Imdex Limited and Austal Limited were among the top gainers, while GQG Partners Inc. and Zip Co Limited experienced significant declines. Despite the index's overall rise, several sectors ended the session lower.