The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) enjoyed a strong recovery day this Tuesday, lifting the value of many ASX shares over the session.
After yesterday's nasty loss to start the week, investors were clearly more optimistic today, with the ASX 200 starting in the green and remaining consistent until market close. By that time, the index had finished with a 1.17% rise to 8,604.7 points.
This happy trading day for the local markets comes after a mixed start to the American trading week on Wall Street last night.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) was in a good mood, rising 0.32%.
However, things were different on the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC), which fell 0.51%.
But let's get back to the ASX now and take stock of how the different ASX sectors navigated today's fair trading conditions.
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Winners and losers
Despite the market's jump, we had a few sectors that went backwards. Leading those losers were tech stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) was left out in the cold this Tuesday, diving 0.43%.
Mining shares were also overlooked, with the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) dipping 0.07%.
Gold stocks were technically losers, too. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) fell by less than 0.1%, though.
Let's get to the winners now. Leading the charge were consumer staples shares, evidenced by the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ)'s 3% surge.
Communications stocks ran hot as well. The S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) saw its value rocket 2.66% today.
Healthcare shares were in demand, with the S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) shooting 1.87% higher.
As were real estate investment trusts (REITs). The S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) enjoyed a 1.84% jump this Tuesday.
Financial stocks were in a similar boat, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ)'s 1.72% move higher.
Consumer discretionary shares came next. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) added 1.52% to its total this session.
Industrial stocks didn't miss out either, with the S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) vaulting up 1.23%.
Utilities shares stayed on investors' good side. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) lifted 1.02% by the end of today's session.
Finally, energy stocks saw net buying, as you can see from the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ)'s 0.52% bump.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Coming in on top of the table this Tuesday was telco Tuas Ltd (ASX: TUA). Tuas shares bounced a happy 17.62% this session to finish at $2.67 each.
This looks like a rebound following yesterday's carnage.
Here's how the other winners from today pulled up at the kerb:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Tuas Ltd (ASX: TUA) | $2.67 | 17.62% |
| ALS Ltd (ASX: ALQ) | $23.32 | 6.83% |
| Ora Banda Mining Ltd (ASX: OBM) | $1.41 | 6.04% |
| AUB Group Ltd (ASX: AUB) | $25.30 | 5.02% |
| Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) | $16.33 | 4.95% |
| Alkane Resources Ltd (ASX: ALK) | $1.53 | 4.08% |
| Reece Ltd (ASX: REH) | $13.71 | 3.79% |
| Pro Medius Ltd (ASX: PME) | $130.26 | 3.78% |
| Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX: TPW) | $4.95 | 3.77% |
| Steadfast Group Ltd (ASX: SDF) | $4.15 | 3.75% |
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.
