Health care stocks advanced 2% at midday Tuesday.
CSL (ASX:CSL) shares rose more than 2% in recent trade after the biotechnology company disclosed the $1.5 billion expansion of its Illinois plasma therapy manufacturing facility on Monday.
Meanwhile, the energy sector struggled, shedding 4% amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Woodside Energy Group (ASX:WDS) shares fell past 5% in recent trade, while Santos (ASX:STO) shares fell 4%.