Healthcare stocks rose 1% at midday Friday.
CSL (ASX:CSL) gained nearly 3% in recent trade.
On the flip side, the materials sector struggled, shedding 3%.
BHP Group (ASX:BHP) shares were down nearly 4% in recent trade after increasing the estimated investment for its Jansen stage two potash project to $6.9 billion from $4.9 billion following a cost and schedule review.