ASX Top Gainers Today (12 December 2025): Rhythm Biosciences surges, while gold, uranium and “value rotation” lift Australia’s sharemarket
Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 1.2% in early Friday trade, led by gains in resources and banks. Spot gold hovered near US$4,274/oz and iron ore traded around US$106/t. Small-cap stocks including Rhythm Biosciences and Metal Bank surged over 20%. Large-cap miners dominated the index’s top risers amid strong commodity prices.