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Mid-Market: S&P/ASX 200 Trading Higher By 0.14%; Buoyed By Energy And Utilities Sectors

On 07 February 2023, at AEDT 11:45 AM, the benchmark index S&P/ASX 200 is trading higher today, gaining 10.80 points or 0.14%, and is currently trading at 7,549.80 levels. Out of 11 sectors, 8 sectors are trading lower despite the gain in the S&P/ASX 200.

The Energy and Utilities sectors are the top 2 gaining sectors, gaining 0.91% and 0.54% in their index values. On the other hand, the A-REIT and Telecommunication Services sectors are the top 2 losing sectors, declining 0.53% and 0.51% in their index values.

Whitehaven Coal Limited (ASX: WHC) and New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX: NHC) are the top-gaining stocks, gaining 3.900% and 3.451% in their stock prices. On the other hand, ARB Corporation Limited (ASX: ARB) and Centuria Capital Group (ASX: CNI) are the top-losing stocks and are declining by 6.453% and 3.681% in their stock prices.