Australian shares close slightly higher as ASX 200 edges up; Silex Systems rises, Temple & Webster plunges, check top gainers and losers

Core Viewpoint - The S&P/ASX 200 index has shown minimal change over the past five days, currently sitting 4.24% below its 52-week high, indicating a stable market environment despite fluctuations in individual stocks [1]. Group 1: Top Gainers - Silex Systems Limited (SLX) led the gains, closing at $9.800, up $0.890 or 9.988% [2][5]. - NexGen Energy (Canada) Ltd (NXG) also performed well, ending at $15.510, an increase of $1.210 or 8.461% [2][5]. - Paladin Energy Ltd (PDN) saw a rise to $10.865, gaining $0.735 or 7.255% [2][5]. - Iluka Resources Limited (ILU) finished at $6.255, up $0.385 or 6.558% [2][5]. - Lynas Rare Earths Limited (LYC) rounded out the top five gainers, closing at $13.015, an increase of $0.795 or 6.505% [2][5]. Group 2: Top Losers - Temple & Webster Group Ltd (TPW) led the declines, closing at $12.900 after falling $0.850 or 6.182% [3][6]. - Magellan Financial Group Limited (MFG) ended at $9.330, down $0.580 or 5.853% [3][6]. - Zip Co Limited (ZIP) slipped to $3.170, shedding $0.180 or 5.374% [3][6]. - Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ALL) declined to $54.875, losing $2.345 or 4.099% [3][6]. - Superloop Limited (SLC) closed at $2.450, down $0.100 or 3.922% [3][6].