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Mid-Market: S&P/ASX 200 Trading Higher By 0.06%; Led By Communication Services And A-REIT Sectors

On 05 January 2023, at AEDT 12:05 PM, the benchmark index S&P/ASX 200 is trading higher today, gaining 4.50 points or 0.06%, and is currently trading at 7,063.70 levels. Out of 11 sectors, 8 sectors are trading higher along with the S&P/ASX 200.

The Telecommunication Services and A-REIT sectors are the top 2 gaining sectors, gaining 1.01% and 0.88% in their index values. On the other hand, the Energy and Healthcare sectors are the top 2 losing sectors, declining 1.74% and 0.48% in their index values.

Imugene Limited (ASX: IMU) and Magellan Financial Group Limited (ASX: MFG) are the top-gaining stocks, gaining 6.451% and 4.540% in their stock prices. On the other hand, Beach Energy Limited (ASX: BPT) and Karoon Energy Ltd (ASX: KAR) are the top-losing stocks and are declining by 3.323% and 2.968% in their stock prices.