The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) enjoyed a strong start to the trading week this Monday.
After staying in green territory all session, the ASX 200 closed 0.43% higher today at 8,810.90 points.
This happy start to the week for ASX investors comes after a rosy end to the American trading week last Friday night (our time).
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) finished its week on a high note, rising by 0.37% after hitting a new record high.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) also hit a new all-time high of its own and jumped 0.72%.
But let's get back to this week and the local markets now, with a checkup of what the different ASX sectors were up to this session.
Winners and losers
Despite the market's rise today, we still had a few sectors that missed out on a gain.
Leading those sectors were real estate investment trusts (REITs). The S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) was shunned this session, slumping 0.71%.
Energy stocks had a day to forget too, with the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) falling 0.7%.
Consumer staples shares were also left out in the cold, with the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) dipping 0.29%.
Its consumer discretionary counterpart was right behind that. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) slid 0.22% lower this Monday.
Our final losers were financial stocks, evidenced by the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ)'s 0.2% slip.
Turning to the green sectors now, it was gold shares that shone the brightest. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) had exploded a huge 6.74% higher by the end of trading.
Broader mining stocks ran hot as well, with the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) shooting up 2.6%.
Healthcare shares weren't quite in that league, although the S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) still managed to leap up 0.58%.
Utilities stocks performed identically, as you can see from the S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ)'s 0.58% jump.
Communications shares found some buyers. The S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) added 0.49% to its value this Monday.
Industrial stocks weren't left out either, with the S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) lifting 0.28%.
Finally, tech shares made the winner's cut, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ)'s 0.11% rise.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Amid a sea of gold miners, it was plumbing supplies stock Reece Ltd (ASX: REH) that took out the top spot today. Reece shares surged 14.15% higher this Monday to finish at $11.78 each.
This dramatic gain came after the company announced a monster share buyback program.
Here's a look at today's other top performers:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Reece Ltd (ASX: REH) | $11.78 | 14.15% |
| Genesis Minerals Ltd (ASX: GMD) | $5.75 | 13.86% |
| Regis Resources Ltd (ASX: RRL) | $5.99 | 8.91% |
| Perseus Mining Ltd (ASX: PRU) | $4.68 | 8.84% |
| Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) | $22.41 | 8.21% |
| Bellevue Gold Ltd (ASX: BGL) | $1.08 | 7.50% |
| Catalyst Metals Ltd (ASX: CYL) | $8.59 | 6.84% |
| Boss Energy Ltd (ASX: BOE) | $2.04 | 6.81% |
| Capricorn Metals Ltd (ASX: CMM) | $12.31 | 6.58% |
| Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) | $10.10 | 6.32% |
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.
