The BSE benchmark Sensex recovered by over 73 points in early trade today, snapping a three-session losing streak, on fresh buying by funds and retailers at attractive lower levels. The 30-share barometer, which had lost over 645 points in the past three sessions, recovered by 73.11 points, or 0.42 per cent, to 17,346.48 with metal, realty and capital goods sector stocks leading the recovery. The wide-based National Stock Exchange index Nifty, moved up by 13.95 points, or 0.26 per cent, to 5,271.35 points. In Asian region, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index was being quoted 0.79 per cent lower in early trade today.