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Quarterly Index Rebalance Shakes Up Australia's Top Stocks

The Australian equity market is set for a shake-up, with S&P Dow Jones Indices announcing a series of changes to the S&P/ASX Indices as part of their June 2025 quarterly review.

Topping the list, Brambles Limited, the global logistics and recycling company, has been added to the prestigious S&P/ASX 20 Index, replacing James Hardie Industries PLC. This move reflects Brambles' growing stature and importance within the Australian market.

Elsewhere, Evolution Mining Limited, a leading gold and copper producer, has been promoted to the S&P/ASX 50 Index, replacing Pilbara Minerals Limited. This promotion is a testament to Evolution's strong operational performance and growing resource base, which now stands at 30 million ounces of gold and 4.4 million tonnes of copper.

The changes don't stop there. Pinnacle Investment Management Group Limited and Perseus Mining Limited have both been added to the S&P/ASX 100 Index, while Paladin Energy Limited and Viva Energy Group Limited have been removed. These shifts highlight the changing landscape of Australia's top 100 listed companies.

Nick Scali Limited, a leading furniture retailer, has also joined the S&P/ASX 200 Index, replacing Healius Limited. This addition underscores the company's growing prominence in the consumer discretionary sector.

Overall, these quarterly index adjustments reflect the dynamism of the Australian market, with successful companies being rewarded with inclusion in the country's premier equity benchmarks. Investors will need to stay on their toes to keep up with these latest developments.