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Mid-Market: S&P/ASX 200 Trading Lower By 0.54%; Following Wall Street Losses

On 17 February 2023, at AEDT 11:40 AM, the benchmark index S&P/ASX 200 is trading lower today, declining 40.20 points or 0.54%, and is currently trading at 7,370.10 levels. Out of 11 sectors, 9 sectors are trading lower along with the S&P/ASX 200.

The Consumer Staples and Utilities sectors are the top 2 gaining sectors, gaining 0.83% and 0.52% in their index values. On the other hand, the Information Technology and A-REIT sectors are the top 2 losing sectors, declining 2.37% and 1.60% in their index values.

QBE Insurance Group Limited (ASX: QBE) and The A2 Milk Company Limited (ASX: A2M) are the top-gaining stocks, gaining 9.141% and 5.314% in their stock prices. On the other hand, Block Inc. (ASX: SQ2) and New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX: NHC) are the top-losing stocks and are declining by 7.036% and 5.971% in their stock prices.

Top 5 Gainers & Losers (As At AEDT 11:40 AM)