The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) enjoyed another decent session today in what is turning out to be a pretty decent week for the share markets so far (touch wood).
After bouncing 1.34% higher yesterday, the ASX 200 added another 0.17% this Tuesday. That leaves the index at 7,761.7 points.
This positive session for the Australian markets comes after a roaring start to the American trading week over in the United States last night (our time).
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) was on fire, rising by 0.78%.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) wasn't quite as enthusiastic but still managed a 0.64% uptick.
Let's return to the local markets now and check out what was going on amongst the various ASX sectors this Tuesday.
Winners and losers
Despite the gains of the broader market, there were still a few sectors that missed out.
Leading those unlucky sectors were consumer staples shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) was conspicuously punished today, tanking 1.01%.
Tech stocks were also left out in the cold, with the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) cratering 0.98%.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) didn't have a great time either. The S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) ended up retreating 0.91% today.
We could say the same for communications stocks, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ)'s 0.53% slump.
Consumer discretionary shares missed out too. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) saw its value eroded by 0.42% this session.
Energy stocks were sold off as well, with the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) sliding 0.24% lower.
Industrial stocks were our final losers. The S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) dropped 0.07% today.
Turning to the winners now, it was healthcare shares that were today's stars. The S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) soared 1.34% higher this Tuesday.
Financial stocks fared decently too, evidenced by the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ)'s 0.48% surge.
Mining shares came in just behind that. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) galloped up 0.42% this session.
Then we had utilities stocks, with the S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) lifting 0.23%.
Finally, gold shares had an identical experience. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) also rose by 0.23% today.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Today's winner was mining stock Iluka Resources Ltd (ASX: ILU). Iluka shares had a great time of it today, shooting 5.23% higher to finish at $3.62.
The only news out from the company today was the appointment of a chair in James Mactier.
Here are the other top stocks from today's trading:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Iluka Resources Ltd (ASX: ILU) | $3.62 | 5.23% |
| Clarity Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: CU6) | $1.83 | 4.87% |
| Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) | $8.21 | 3.92% |
| Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) | $8.02 | 3.08% |
| Nickel Industries Ltd (ASX: NIC) | $0.51 | 3.03% |
| Liontown Resources Ltd (ASX: LTR) | $0.54 | 2.86% |
| Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX: APE) | $17.73 | 2.78% |
| CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL) | $244.10 | 2.56% |
| Sandfire Resources Ltd (ASX: SFR) | $9.54 | 2.47% |
| Capricorn Metals Ltd (ASX: MSB) | $1.70 | 2.41% |
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.
