Investors have just clocked another encouraging session for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO), which has now lifted for three straight days in a row.
By the end of Thursday's trading day, the ASX 200 had risen by a robust 0.47%, pushing the index up to 7,182.1 points.
These happy local market moves follow an exceptionally bright night of trading up in the United States overnight.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) was pushed 0.54% higher last night in a strong showing. But the Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) left the Dow in the dust, rocketing a rather impressive 1.59%.
But let's now see where today's ASX gains trickled down to in terms of the different ASX sectors.
Winners and losers
It was a very happy day indeed on the ASX boards this Thursday, with only a few sectors going backwards.
Leading these market laggards was the consumer staples sector. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) had a rough time of it today, falling by 1.09%.
Utilities shares were also out of favour, evidenced by the 1.06% retreat in the S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ).
Healthcare stocks joined the pity party too. The S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) ended up slipping back 0.33%.
But, believe it or not, that's the wrap of all the ASX sectors that went backwards this Thursday. Let's now check out the far more numerous winners.
Leading the charge was the ASX tech sector. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) continued its recent wild ride and clawed back a substantial 4.20% this session.
Not quite matching that high, but surging all the same, was the ASX gold sector. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) rocketed a pleasing 2.46%.
Financials also had a happy time of it, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ)'s 1.04% rise.
Consumer discretionary shares fared far better than the staples sector, with the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ gaining a decent 0.49%.
Miners weren't quite as enthusiastic as the rest of the gainers, but the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) still banked a 0.11% uptick.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Again, we saw some massive gains amongst the top echelons of the ASX 200. Leading the winners today was ASX tech share WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC).
WiseTech shares had a stunning reversal of fortune. After losing more than 20% of its value yesterday, the company put on 8.12% today to finish up at $75.25 a share.
Here's the rest of today's winning stocks:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) | $75.25 | 8.12% |
| ARB Corporation Ltd (ASX: ARB) | $34.28 | 7.90% |
| Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX: QUB) | $2.94 | 5.38% |
| Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) | $11.16 | 5.18% |
| Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) | $48.19 | 4.87% |
| Life360 Inc (ASX: 360) | $8.80 | 4.64% |
| Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX: CTD) | $18.88 | 4.37% |
| Tabcorp Holdings Ltd (ASX: TAH) | $1.095 | 4.29% |
| Sayona Mining Ltd (ASX: SYA) | $0.13 | 4.00% |
| Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1) | $12.43 | 3.58% |
Our top 10 shares countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary to let you know which companies were making big moves on the day. Check in at Fool.com.au after the weekday market closes to see which stocks make the countdown.
