It was a volatile, but ultimately pleasant start to the trading week for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) and many ASX shares this Monday. After Friday's rough end to the trading week, investors seemed to come back from the weekend with a spring in their steps. Despite the market getting close to red territory at one point this session, the ASX 200 ended the day with a 0.68% gain. That leaves the index at 8,823.4 points
This comfortable start to the week's trading for the Australian markets comes after a more pessimistic end to the American trading week on Friday night (our time).
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) was bouncy, but ultimately closed 0.086% lower.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) was more decisive, losing 0.24%.
But let's get back to this week and the local markets now, and take a deeper look at what was happening amongst the various ASX sectors this Monday.
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Winners and losers
There were far more green sectors than red ones today.
Leading the latter were utilities shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) was left out in the cold, sinking 2.58%.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) were also unlucky, with the S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) diving 0.96%.
Industrial stocks weren't much better. The S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) dipped 0.8% lower.
Our last losers were gold shares, evidenced by the All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD)'s 0.18% slip.
Let's turn to the green sectors now.
Leading the charge were tech stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) was on fire this session, soaring up 4.04%.
Healthcare shares had a blast too, with the S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) galloping 23.12% higher.
As did communications stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) added 1.11% to its total this Monday.
Consumer discretionary stocks ran hot as well. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) jumped 1.02% today.
Mining shares were also in demand, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ)'s 0.85% lift.
Financial stocks didn't miss out. The S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) vaulted up 0.75% this Monday.
Nor did energy shares, with the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) enjoying a 0.69% bounce.
Finally, consumer staples stocks joined the party as well, as you can see from the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ)'s 0.65% bump.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
It was healthcare stock Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: NEU) that was today's winner, and by a mile too. Neuren shares rocketed a huge 36.07% this session to close at $16.60 each.
This big jump followed the company's announcement of a major European breakthrough.
Here's the rest of today's best:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: NEU) | $16.60 | 36.07% |
| Life360 Inc (ASX: 360) | $26.27 | 11.64% |
| 4DMedical Ltd (ASX: 4DX) | $4.59 | 10.34% |
| Karoon Energy Ltd (ASX: KAR) | $1.38 | 9.13% |
| Zip Co Ltd (ASX: ZIP) | $3.13 | 8.68% |
| WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) | $33.82 | 7.19% |
| Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) | $16.17 | 5.48% |
| FireFly Metals Ltd (ASX: FFM) | $1.76 | 5.39% |
| Block Inc (ASX: XYZ) | $113.08 | 4.92% |
| Seek Ltd (ASX: SEK) | $13.21 | 4.76% |
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.
