Utilities stocks advanced nearly 3% at midday Thursday.
Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) gained almost 5% in recent trade after reporting AU$0.672 in underlying earnings per share (EPS) for fiscal 2026, compared with AU$0.864 a year ago.
On the flip side, the communication services sector struggled, shedding more than 3%.
Telstra Group (ASX:TLS) shares were down nearly 5% after posting AU$0.204 in underlying EPS for fiscal 2026, compared with AU$0.191 a year ago.
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