The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) managed to kick off the trading week on a positive note, despite a rough start to trading this morning. Amid concerning geopolitical developments over the weekend, the ASX 200 opened deep in the red this morning, but managed to recover throughout the day to close 0.0025% higher.
That leaves the index right on yet another record high of 9,200.9 points.
This volatile start to the trading week for Australian investors follows a decidedly negative finish to the American trading week on Saturday morning (our time).
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) finished its week on a low note, sinking 1.05%.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) was in a similar boat, dropping 0.92%.
But let’s return to this week and the local markets now with a look at how the different ASX sectors handled today’s temperamental trading conditions.
Winners and losers
There were plenty of both red and green sectors this Monday.
Leading the former were tech stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) was singled out for punishment, cratering 3.06%.
Financial shares were also on the nose, with the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) tumbling 1.77%.
So too were consumer discretionary stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) was sent home 0.83% lower today.
Healthcare shares weren’t popular either, as you can see from the S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ)’s 0.6% dive.
Utilities stocks also had a day to forget. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) gave up 0.4% of its value this session.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) were right behind that, with the S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) sliding down 0.39%.
Communications shares were our last losers today. The S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) ended up slipping 0.12% lower.
Now with the red sectors out of the way, let’s get to the green ones.
Leading the pack were energy stocks, as evidenced by the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) rising 5.5%.
Gold shares ran hot as well. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) soared up 4.73% today.
Then we had consumer staples stocks, with the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) galloping 2.35% higher.
Mining shares weren’t left out of the party. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) enjoyed a 1.95% bounce this session.
Finally, industrial stocks managed to stick the landing, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ)’s 0.05% improvement.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Running hottest on the ASX 200 charts today was energy stock Karoon Energy Ltd (ASX: KAR). Karoon shares rocketed a whopping 15.21% higher today to close at $1.78 each.
This seemed to be a reaction to the massive spike in oil prices we saw today in light of the United States’ attack on Iran.
Here’s the rest of today’s best:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Karoon Energy Ltd (ASX: KAR) | $1.78 | 15.21% |
| Boss Energy Ltd (ASX: BOE) | $1.82 | 11.01% |
| Resolute Mining Ltd (ASX: RSG) | $1.64 | 10.44% |
| Genesis Minerals Ltd (ASX: GMD) | $8.06 | 8.48% |
| Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS) | $30.24 | 6.82% |
| Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) | $7.21 | 6.66% |
| DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) | $3.86 | 6.63% |
| Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) | $17.67 | 6.57% |
| Newmont Corporation (ASX: NEM) | $187.22 | 5.81% |
| Yancoal Australia Ltd (ASX: YAL) | $6.19 | 5.63% |
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.
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