Real estate stocks were marginally higher in midday trading Friday, as all other sectors flashed red amid continued uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran ceasefire and the passage of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.
Shares of GPT Group (ASX:GPT) rose less than 1% after the company said it continues to expect full-year 2026 funds from operations of about AU$0.354 per security, representing growth of roughly 4%.
Information technology stocks fell 3% to lead broader declines, followed closely by energy stocks, which were down 2%.
NOVONIX (ASX:NVX) was up almost 4% after saying the US Government has certified its Riverside project in connection with $103 million in tax credits previously allocated under the Advanced Energy Project Credit Program.