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

MT Newswires Live08-17

Materials stocks advanced nearly 2% at midday Monday.

BHP Group (ASX:BHP) gained 1% in recent trade.

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

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) shares fell 3% in recent trade.

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