The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) enjoyed a triumphant return to trading this Tuesday after the long weekend break. As of market close, the ASX 200 finished 0.84% higher today, leaving the index at 8,587.2 points – just a whisker off the market's all-time high of 8,615.2 points.
This happy start to the trading week for ASX investors followed a more mixed Monday session for the American markets last night.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) couldn't quite close the deal, retreating 0.0026%.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) fared much better, though, bouncing up 0.31%.
But let's return to the local markets now and take a glance at how the different ASX sectors opened their trading weeks this Tuesday.
Winners and losers
There were far more winners than losers this session, as one would expect.
But losers there still were. The most prominent of those were gold stocks. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) had another shocker today, slumping 1.74%.
Industrial shares also missed out, with the S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) dropping 0.08%.
It was all smiles everywhere else, though.
Leading the winners today were consumer discretionary stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) roared 1.82% higher by the closing bell.
Tech shares had a blowout too, evidenced by the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ)'s 1.64% surge.
Financial stocks also ran hot. The S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) soared 1.11% higher this Tuesday.
Healthcare shares were in demand as well, with the S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) galloping up 1.05%.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) joined the winner's party. The S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) was sent home with an extra 0.96% today.
Energy stocks got an invite as well, as you'll gather from the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ)'s 0.91% lift.
Consumer staples shares came next. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) added 0.53% to its total today.
Communications stocks were right behind that, with the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) rising 0.46%.
Mining shares had a pleasant day too. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) ended up gaining 0.19%.
Our final winners were utilities stocks, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ)'s 0.1% bump.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Today's best share came down to payments company Zip Co Ltd (ASX: ZIP).
Zip shares shot up a healthy 6.39% to finish at $2.33 a share. That was despite no fresh news or announcements out of the stock this Tuesday.
Here's how the other index winners pulled up:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Zip Co Ltd (ASX: ZIP) | $2.33 | 6.39% |
| Clarity Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: CU6) | $2.39 | 6.22% |
| Mesoblast Ltd (ASX: MSB) | $1.87 | 6.27% |
| Tabcorp Holdings Ltd (ASX: TAH) | $0.74 | 5.71% |
| NextDC Ltd (ASX: NXT) | $13.86 | 5.16% |
| Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN) | $24.92 | 5.10% |
| Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) | $8.67 | 4.58% |
| Liontown Resources Ltd (ASX: LTR) | $0.66 | 4.76% |
| Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) | $1.25 | 5.47% |
| Yancoal Australia Ltd (ASX: YAL) | $5.51 | 3.96% |
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.
