The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) had another euphoric day of trading this Monday, kicking off the trading week with an almighty bang.
That bang saw the Index rise above 8,000 points for the first time ever, as well as hit a new record high.
By the time trading closed today, the ASX 200 had lifted a happy 0.73% up to 8,017.6 points after rising as high as 8,037.3 points earlier this morning.
This 'off to the races' start to the week for ASX shares comes after a happy conclusion to the American trading week last Friday.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: DJI) had a great time, rising 0.62% after hitting a new record high of its own.
The Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) was also in fine form, shooting up 0.63%.
But let's get back to this week and the local markets, and take a look at how the different ASX sectors fared amid today's jubilant trading conditions.
Winners and losers
It was all smiles amongst the ASX sectors today, with every single one gaining in value.
The least impressive gains were to be found in the industrials space though. The S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) recorded a respectable, but relatively small, rise of 0.25%.
Gold shares did a little better though, with the All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) ekeing out a 0.33% improvement.
Consumer staples stocks did better again. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) bounced 0.33% this session.
Utilities shares had a great day too, with the S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) enjoying a 0.54% lift.
Then we had mining stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) was running hot, and rose 0.55%.
Energy shares outperformed miners though, with the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) increasing 0.67%.
ASX financial stocks were in demand too. The S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) galloped 0.7% higher today.
Healthcare shares made their presence known to investors as well, evident from the S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ)'s 0.79% climb.
Communications stocks were making their holders a happy lot. The S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) surged up 1.02%.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) got the bronze medal this Monday, with the S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) soaring 1.08%.
Consumer discretionary shares were the second-best place to be. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) banked a gain of 1.37%.
But it was tech stocks that took out today's crown. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) was lighting up the ASX boards with a happy 1.39% leap higher.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
The top stock from today's trading came in as healthcare share Nanosonics Ltd (ASX: NAN).
Nanosonics stock rocketed 5.08% today, up to $3.31 a share.
This rise came after the company released what was evidently a well-received trading update.
Here's a look at the rest of today's biggest winners:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Nanosonics Ltd (ASX: NAN) | $3.31 | 5.08% |
| Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) | $12.73 | 4.77% |
| Block Inc (ASX: SQ2) | $103.13 | 4.19% |
| Seek Ltd (ASX: SEK) | $21.54 | 3.96% |
| Nickel Industries Ltd (ASX: NIC) | $0.86 | 3.61% |
| Mirvac Group (ASX: MGR) | $2.08 | 3.48% |
| Data#3 Ltd (ASX: DTL) | $8.32 | 2.97% |
| Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) | $22.56 | 2.78% |
| WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) | $97.64 | 2.47% |
| GPT Group (ASX: GPT) | $4.50 | 2.51% |
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.
