Market Alert : Global Sell-Off Extends: Liquidity Fears and Growth Concerns Dominate

Mid-Market: S&P/ASX 200 up 0.89%; Consumer Discretionary sector is the top gainer

On 16 February 2023, at AEDT 12:00 PM, ASX 200 index is trading up with 0.89% growth in the index values. The index is positioned at 7,417.60 levels. The index has lost 1.07% for the previous five days but sits 2.81% below its 52-week high. Out of 11 sectors, 8 sectors are trading higher along with S&P/ASX 200 index.

The Consumer Discretionary and Telecommunication services sectors are the top gainers, with 1.67% and 1.55% growth in the index values.

On the other hand, Energy and utilities sectors are the top losers, with a 0.76% and 0.61% fall in their index values, respectively.

Orora Limited (ASX: ORA) and Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX: SHL) are the top gainers, with 11.896% and 10.151% growth in share prices, respectively. AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) and Evolution Mining Limited (ASX: EVN) are top losers, with a 12.978% and 3.136% fall in their share prices, respectively.

 Top 5 Gainers & Losers (As At AEDT 12:00 PM)