The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) enjoyed another strong session this Wednesday, ploughing further into 8,000-point territory and resetting its all-time record high once more.
By the time trading wrapped up, the ASX 200 had risen by another 0.73% to finish up at 8,057.9 points. That was after the index touched a new record high of 8,083.7 points earlier this afternoon.
This euphoric hump day for ASX shares comes after an equally jubilant night up on Wall Street last night.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: DJI) propelled into record territory of its own, surging by 1.85%.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) was a little more muted, but still pulled off a 0.2% increase.
But time to return to the local markets and check out how the different ASX sectors went during today's trading.
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Winners and losers
It was all smiles on the ASX boards today, with none of the major indexes recording a loss.
The worst place to be, though, was in mining stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) was a conspicuous laggard this Wednesday and 'only' enjoyed a rise of 0.08%.
Energy shares were also muted, with the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) inching 0.17% higher.
Healthcare stocks were running much hotter though. The S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) had roared 0.51% higher by the closing bell.
Utilities shares performed similarly, with the S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) lifting by 0.55%.
As did consumer discretionary stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) gained 0.58% this session.
Some big gains were seen in financial shares, evident from the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ)'s 0.96% bounce.
Communications stocks had a day to remember as well. The S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) vaulted 1.03% higher.
Industrial shares were yet another bright spot, with the S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) sprinting up 1.17%.
Consumer staples stocks were making their investors very happy indeed. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) lept by 1.23%.
Tech shares were in strong demand too, with the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) soaring 1.24%.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) were our second-best performers this hump day. The S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) surged by 1.49%.
Finally, gold stocks fittingly took out today's gold medal. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) rocketed a strong 1.84% higher.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Healthcare stock Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) came out on top of a crowded field today to claim the index's number one spot. Polynovo shares enjoyed a 9.28% spike today up to $2.59 each.
This move came despite a complete lack of news or announcements from the company today.
Here's a look at how the remaining top stocks from today's trading sailed into the harbour:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) | $2.59 | 9.28% |
| James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX) | $53.62 | 6.30% |
| Credit Corp Group Ltd (ASX: CCP) | $15.45 | 5.82% |
| Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX: RWC) | $4.94 | 5.78% |
| Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: NEU) | $22.14 | 5.48% |
| Amotiv Ltd (ASX: AOV) | $10.73 | 4.99% |
| Reece Ltd (ASX: REH) | $26.32 | 4.74% |
| Arcadium Lithium plc (ASX: LTM) | $5.44 | 4.62% |
| Smartgroup Corporation Ltd (ASX: SIQ) | $8.62 | 4.23% |
| IRESS Ltd (ASX: IRE) | $9.25 | 4.05% |
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.
