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Financials rallied 0.9% as major banks reported stronger-than-expected net interest income. Smart investing strategies suggest overweight positioning in large-cap banks to capitalize on persistent lending demand despite elevated rates. Companies discussed in this article include SPZ.AX . A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/c8dee27f-0bfc-4913-88b4-8f0dbe9f5519 Smart investing approaches weigh geopolitical risks, with defense sector stocks gaining 1.5% amid rising global tensions. Defense contractors are forecasted to post double-digit EPS growth on higher government contract volumes.