ASX Midday Sector Update: Energy Stocks Advance, Consumer Staples Sector Struggles

Energy stocks advanced 1% at midday Monday. Woodside Energy Group (ASX:WDS) shares rose past 1% in recent trade. On the flip side, the consumer staples sector struggled, shedding nearly 1%. Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW) shares were down almost 1% in recent trade.