Australia's New Hope Corp jumps most in near 4 months on higher full-year dividend

** Shares of New Hope Corp NHC rise as much as 5.4% to A$4.48, their biggest intraday percentage gain since May 20

** Stock hits its highest levels since Sept 3

** The coal miner declares a final dividend for fiscal 2024 of 22 Australian cents per share, up from 21 cents last year

** Stock down 15.7% YTD, including session's move