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.
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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.
