ASX:WGX 28 April 2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 28, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 28, 2026, 11:56 PM EDT ASX Midday Sector Update: Utilities Rise Amid UAE OPEC Exit, Materials Fall April 28, 2026, 11:56 PM EDT. Utilities stocks on the ASX gained 1.7% midday Wednesday after the United Arab Emirates announced its departure from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), heightening energy supply concerns amid US-Iran tensions. Origin Energy shares rose nearly 3%, recouping previous losses. Meanwhile, materials stocks declined 0.8%, led by Westgold Resources, which dropped over 2% following its fiscal third quarter gold production report of 93,145 ounces. Westgold's