Australian shares rose on Monday, boosted by airport operator Sydney Airport Holdings surging on an improved takeover bid and solid gains in the energy and materials stocks.
The S&P/ASX 200 index rose 0.25% to close at 7,425.2 after rising as much as 0.4% earlier, as financial stocks fell amid signs of higher inflation in the US financial markets. The benchmark ended 0.5% higher on Friday.
Sydney Airport Holdings advanced as much as 5.1% to its highest in over a year after bidder Sydney Aviation Alliance increased its offer price to A$8.75 from prior proposals at A$8.45 and A$8.25, to acquire all shares in the airport operator.
