The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) enjoyed another strong day this Thursday, building on the stunning session we saw yesterday. By the time trading wrapped up, the ASX 200 had gained a solid 0.96%, leaving the index at 8,878.1 points.
This impressive showing from the local markets comes after a similarly jubilant night over on the American boards.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) was on fire last night, shooting 1.2% higher.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) was even hotter, rising 2.02%.
But let’s return ot the ASX now and check out how today’s optimism filtered down into the different ASX sectors this session.
Winners and losers
Today’s strong swing lifted most, but not all, sectors higher.
The biggest losers were again energy shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) had another shocker, plunging 2.94% lower.
Utilities stocks were unlucky as well, with the S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) crashing 1.6%.
Healthcare shares didn’t fare well either. The S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) dipped down 1.12% by the closing bell.
Our last losers this Thursday were communications stocks, as you can see from the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ)’s 0.1% retreat.
Turning to the winners now, it was gold shares that starred in today’s show. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) ended up rocketing up 4.68%.
Broader mining stocks were in high demand as well, with the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) soaring 3.68% higher.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) were a little less enthusiastic. The S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) still managed a pleasing 0.69% bump.
Consumer staples shares were right behind that, evidenced by the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ)’s 0.66% jump.
Industrial stocks managed a strong showing, too. The S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) lifted 0.47% today.
We could say the same for financial shares, with the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) leaping 0.37% higher.
Consumer discretionary stocks made the cut as well. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) had appreciated 0.26% by the end of the session.
Finally, tech shares got over the line, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ)’s 0.24% uptick.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Titanium stock IperionX Ltd (ASX: IPX) beat out some stiff competition to take today’s top spot. IperionX stock shot up a huge 10.25% this Thursday to finish up at $5.27.
Despite this sizeable jump, there wasn’t anything from the company itself today.
Here’s how the other top stocks from today tied up at the dock:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| IperionX Ltd (ASX: IPX) | $5.27 | 10.25% |
| Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1) | $10.03 | 9.38% |
| Vault Minerals Ltd (ASX: VAU) | $4.86 | 9.21% |
| Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) | $12.94 | 8.47% |
| Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX: TPW) | $5.99 | 8.12% |
| Silex Systems Ltd (ASX: SLX) | $6.26 | 7.93% |
| Orica Ltd (ASX: ORI) | $22.50 | 7.55% |
| NRW Holdings Ltd (ASX: NWH) | $7.14 | 7.05% |
| Capstone Copper Corp (ASX: CSC) | $12.50 | 6.84% |
| Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) | $13.20 | 6.33% |
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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