ASX Midday Sector Update: Consumer Discretionary Stocks Advance, Materials Sector Struggles

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Consumer discretionary stocks advanced more than 1% at midday Tuesday.

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) gained 1% in recent trade.

On the flip side, the materials sector struggled, shedding more than 2%.

BHP Group (ASX:BHP) shares fell past 2% in recent trade.

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