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Mid-Market: S&P/ASX 200 Trading Higher By 0.26%; Buoyed By IT And Materials Sectors

On 15 March 2023, at AEDT 11:35 AM, the benchmark index S&P/ASX 200 is trading higher today, gaining 18.50 points or 0.26%, and is currently trading at 7,027.40 levels. Out of 11 sectors, 9 sectors are trading higher along with the S&P/ASX 200.

The Information Technology and Materials sectors are the top 2 gaining sectors, gaining 2.33% and 1.08% in their index values. On the other hand, the Consumer Discretionary and Energy sectors are the top 2 losing sectors, declining 0.27% and 0.13% in their index values.

Whitehaven Coal Limited (ASX: WHC) and Block Inc. (ASX: SQ2) are the top-gaining stocks, gaining 5.185% and 4.553% in their stock prices. On the other hand, Eagers Automobile Limited (ASX: APE) and Evolution Mining Limited (ASX: EVN) are the top-losing stocks and are declining by 9.234% and 5.883% in their stock prices.

Top 5 Gainers & Losers (As At AEDT 11:35 AM)