Producers of metals and other raw materials ticked up as the dollar lost ground against rivals.

Australian agriculture giant GrainCorp initiated a share buyback despite annual profit falling 34% as grain markets stabilized after the shock Russia's invasion of Ukraine early in 2022.

Wheaton Precious Metals rose after the mining concern added three new gold royalty streams to its portfolio.


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