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Mid-Market: S&P/ASX 200 Trading Higher By 0.33%; Lifted By Financial and Utilities Sectors

On 18 November 2022, at AEDT 12:05 PM, the benchmark index S&P/ASX 200 is trading higher today, gaining 23.20 points or 0.33%, and is currently trading at 7,158.90 levels. Out of 11 sectors, 8 sectors are trading higher along with the S&P/ASX 200.

The Financial and Utilities sectors are the top 2 gaining sectors, gaining 1.42% and 0.69% in their index values. On the other hand, the Healthcare and Information Technology sectors are the top 2 losing sectors, declining 0.76% and 0.73% in their index values.

Nanosonics Limited (ASX: NAN) and Oz Minerals Limited (ASX: OZL) are the top-gaining stocks, gaining 5.088% and 4.049% in their stock prices. On the other hand, Coronado Global Resources Limited (ASX: CRN) and Lovisa Holdings Limited (ASX: LOV) are the top-losing stocks and are declining by 7.108% and 5.803% in their stock prices.