It's been a highly constructive day for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) and ASX shares this Tuesday, with the markets shaking off yesterday's pessimism with gusto.
By the end of the session, the ASX 200 had added a healthy 0.83%, pulling the index back above 7,000 points at 7,006.7.
This positive development on the local markets follows a mixed night of trading on Wall Street overnight.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) shook off some early wobbliness to close 0.16% higher. However, the Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) couldn't quite manage to break even though, slipping by 0.22%.
But let's return to the ASX and check out what happened amongst the different ASX sectors this Tuesday.
It was a happy day (almost) all around today, with only two major ASX sectors recording a loss.
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Winners and losers
Chief amongst those was the utilities space. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) had a tough session, dropping by a hefty 1.11%.
As did communications stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) also had a day to forget, sliding by 0.79%.
But, thankfully, that was it for the red sectors.
Turning to the green ones, it was ASX energy shares that had the day to remember today. After a tough few trading days, the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) had a dramatic turnaround today, shooting up 2.54%.
Mining stocks were also in demand. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) rose by a happy 1.46%.
Tech shares were hot on mining's heels. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) gained 1.42%.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) had a top Tuesday as well, with the S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) lifting by 1.23%.
Industrials stocks were also making investors happy. The S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) vaulted higher by 1.12%.
Gold shares weren't left out of the party either, with the All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) rising 0.59%.
Healthcare stocks lived up to their name as well. The S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) added a healthy 0.5% to its value.
Consumer staples stocks were also joining in the fun. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) enjoyed a gain of 0.47% this session.
Financials shares didn't fail to contribute to the market's good mood. The S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) banked a 0.39% rise.
Finally, our last winner was the consumer discretionary sector. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) still managed to put on 0.39% by the end of the day.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Laboratory testing company ALS Ltd (ASX: ALQ) was the big winner today, enjoying a pleasing 8.52% upgrade from investors to $11.59 a share.
This came after the company released its (evidently well-received) half-year results this morning.
Here's how the rest of the index's top shares finished up by the closing bell:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| ALS Ltd (ASX: ALQ) | $11.59 | 8.52% |
| Life360 Inc (ASX: 360) | $8.39 | 6.07% |
| Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) | $1.585 | 5.67% |
| Healius Ltd (ASX: HLS) | $1.865 | 5.67% |
| Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) | $0.975 | 5.41% |
| De Grey Mining Ltd (ASX: DEG) | $1.20 | 5.26% |
| Karoon Energy Ltd (ASX: KAR) | $2.40 | 4.35% |
| Coronado Global Resources Inc (ASX: CRN) | $1.57 | 4.32% |
| Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) | $17.52 | 3.85% |
| Chalice Mining Ltd (ASX: CHN) | $1.63 | 3.82% |
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.
