It's been yet another pleasing day for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) this Wednesday, giving ASX shares a three-for-three winning streak for the week thus far. The ASX 200 put on a strong showing this session, rising by a healthy 0.68% to 7,088.4 points.
Today's continued optimism from ASX investors follows another pleasing day up on the US markets on Wall Street last night (our time).
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) ended up bouncing 0.4% higher. The Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) did even better, banking a rise of 0.58%
But let's get back to the local markets now, with a checkup of the different ASX sectors' performances today.
Winners and losers
This Wednesday was a winner for most ASX investors, with only one sector recording a backward step this session.
This unlucky sector was the gold space. ASX gold shares had a tough day, with the All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) losing 0.54% of its value.
But that's it for the losers. Turning now to the winner, it was tech stocks leading the charge. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) had a fantastic time, rocketing 1.7% higher this session.
Then we have consumer discretionary shares. This corner of the market was also hot today, evidenced by the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ)'s strong 1.23% rise.
Next up were industrials shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) shot up 1.12%.
Then there are mining stocks to dive into. Miners were also making investors happy today, with the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) recording a surge of 0.97%.
Communication stocks were another bright spot. The S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) leapt up 0.9%.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) weren't left out, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) advancement of 0.78%.
Energy shares and financials stocks lifted higher too, albeit with more muted gains. The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) jumped 0.68%, while the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) banked an increase of 0.4%.
Consumer staples shares also had a decent, if unimpressive, time of it this Wednesday. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) ended up inching 0.17% higher.
That was followed by healthcare stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) was a flatliner, staying almost exactly still today.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
This Wednesday's ASX winner was food stock Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX: BGA). Bega shares had a top session, rising a notable 5.45% to $2.76 a share. That's despite a complete absence of recent news from this company.
Here's a look at the rest of today's top-performing shares:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX: BGA) | $2.76 | 5.75% |
| Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: NEU) | $11.60 | 5.45% |
| Block Inc (ASX: SQ2) | $71.58 | 4% |
| PEXA Group Ltd (ASX: PXA) | $11.29 | 3.58% |
| Growthpoint Properties Australia Ltd (ASX: GOZ) | $2.12 | 3.41% |
| IDP Education Ltd (ASX: IEL) | $22.70 | 3.23% |
| NEXTDC Limited (ASX: NXT) | $12.89 | 3.2% |
| Healius Ltd (ASX: HLS) | $2.28 | 3.17% |
| Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX: LNK) | $1.36 | 3.03% |
| Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) | $52.93 | 2.9% |
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.
