SYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 pushed higher on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, with mining, technology and services stocks driving gains as easing Middle East tensions and strong U.S. corporate earnings boosted investor sentiment across the local market.

Several ASX 200 companies posted double-digit percentage gains, led by resource explorers and technology firms benefiting from improved commodity prices and global risk appetite. The benchmark index rose around 1%, closing near session highs as broad-based buying lifted most sectors.

Here are the top five gainers on the ASX 200 today:

1. Capricorn Metals Ltd (ASX: CMM) Gold miner Capricorn Metals surged more than 9% to lead the index, reaching $13.01 per share. The move came despite no company-specific news, reflecting broader strength in the gold sector amid stabilizing geopolitical conditions and a softer U.S. dollar. Investors continue to favor Australian gold producers as a safe-haven play.

2. Ventia Services Group Ltd (ASX: VNT) Facilities management and services provider Ventia climbed around 5.75% to $5.89. The stock benefited from positive sentiment around infrastructure spending and government contracts, with analysts noting strong order flow and margin improvement potential.

3. WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) Logistics........

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