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Mid-Market: S&P/ASX 200 Is Marginally Higher By 0.08%; Lifted By Energy And Financials Sectors

On 17 March 2023, at AEDT 11:30 AM, the benchmark index S&P/ASX 200 is trading higher today, gaining 5.50 points or 0.08%, and is currently trading at 6,971.60 levels. Out of 11 sectors, 6 sectors are trading lower despite the gain in the S&P/ASX 200.

The Energy and Financials sectors are the top 2 gaining sectors, gaining 1.66% and 0.80% in their index values. On the other hand, the A-REIT and Healthcare sectors are the top 2 losing sectors, declining 0.89% and 0.88% in their index values.

Liontown Resources Limited (ASX: LTR) and Paladin Energy Limited (ASX: PDN) are the top-gaining stocks, gaining 4.590% and 3.879% in their stock prices. On the other hand, Kelsian Group Limited (ASX: KLS) and Capricorn Metals Limited (ASX: CMM) are the top-losing stocks and are declining by 10.237% and 4.348% in their stock prices.

Top 5 Gainers & Losers (As At AEDT 11:30 AM)