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Mid-Market: S&P/ASX 200 Trading Lower By 0.27%; Dragged Down By Materials And Energy Sectors

On 23 February 2023, at AEDT 11:45 AM, the benchmark index S&P/ASX 200 is trading lower today, declining 19.60 points or 0.27%, and is currently trading at 7,294.90 levels. Out of 11 sectors, 6 sectors are trading higher despite decline in the S&P/ASX 200.

The Utilities and Healthcare sectors are the top 2 gaining sectors, gaining 1.24% and 0.87% in their index values. On the other hand, the Materials and Energy sectors are the top 2 losing sectors, declining 1.44% and 0.73% in their index values.

Eagers Automotive Limited (ASX: APE) and Qube Holdings Limited (ASX: QUB) are the top-gaining stocks, gaining 12.154% and 7.023% in their stock prices. On the other hand, Blackmores Limited (ASX: BKL) and Bega Cheese Limited (ASX: BGA) are the top-losing stocks and are declining by 8.680% and 5.417% in their stock prices.

Top 5 Gainers & Losers (As At AEDT 11:45 AM)