Consumer staples stocks advanced 1% at midday Thursday.
Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW) gained nearly 1% in recent trade.
Meanwhile, the materials sector struggled, shedding more than 3%.
BHP Group (ASX:BHP) shares fell nearly 4% following news that exports from Guinea's Simandou iron ore project rose in May.
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