The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) capped off what has been an exceptional week for ASX shares with another rise (and yet another new record intra-day high ).
The ASX 200 finished up at 8,555.8 points today, a gain of 0.19%. But that was after the index rose as high as 8,615.2 points during the day – the new high watermark for ASX shares.
This momentous day for the local markets comes after a similarly bullish morning session up on Wall Street.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) had a great day, jumping 0.77%
The Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) did even better, galloping 1.5% higher.
But let's get back to the ASX now and see how the ASX sectors handled today's favourable trading conditions.
Winners and losers
As you would expect, we had far more winners than losers today.
But losers there still were. Leading the red sectors were energy shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) missed out on the gains today, slumping 0.72%.
We can say the same for healthcare stocks, with the S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) going backwards by 0.23%.
Financial shares also missed out. The S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) had also retreated 0.23% by the time the market closed.
But it was all smiles everywhere else.
Today's best corner of the market was consumer staples stocks, as you can see from the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ)'s 1.91% surge.
Gold shares had a great day as well. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) vaulted 1.48% higher today.
Tech stocks weren't left out, with the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) soaring up 1.05%.
Consumer discretionary shares ran hot as well. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) received a 0.74% upgrade from investors.
Utility stocks were right behind that, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ)'s 0.72% rise.
Communications shares were also in that ballpark. The S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) rose by 0.7% this session.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) put on a good show, with the S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) lifting 0.54%.
As did industrial shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) managed to bounce 0.41% higher this Friday.
Finally, mining stocks managed to close with a win, evidenced by the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ)'s 0.25% uptick.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Today's top performer was pharmacy stock Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX: SIG).
Sigma shares continued their ascension following the merger with Chemist Warehouse this week, adding another 7.22% today to finish at $3.12 a share.
Here's how the other winners from today's trading finished up:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX: SIG) | $3.12 | 7.22% |
| Healius Ltd (ASX: HLS) | $1.48 | 6.47% |
| Mirvac Group (ASX: MGR) | $2.11 | 5.50% |
| Bellevue Gold Ltd (ASX: BGL) | $1.27 | 5.42% |
| Dexus (ASX: DXS) | $7.78 | 4.15% |
| Endeavour Group Ltd (ASX: EDV) | $4.42 | 4.00% |
| Life360 Inc (ASX: 360) | $24.75 | 3.30% |
| Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX: CQR) | $3.38 | 3.05% |
| Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) | $10.83 | 3.04% |
| Breville Group Ltd (ASX: BRG) | $36.90 | 2.93% |
Enjoy the weekend!
Our top 10 shares countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary that shows which companies made big moves on the day. Check in at Fool.com.au after the weekday market closes to see which stocks make the countdown.
