The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is enjoying a strong session on Tuesday, with gains spread across most of the market.
At the time of writing, the ASX 200 is up 0.75% to 9,171 points, putting the index at its highest level in 8 trading days.
It also has the market on track for its best session in around 3 weeks, following a fairly mixed run through August.
And there isn’t one big piece of news behind the move. Instead, strength across miners, healthcare, energy, and financial stocks is helping push the market higher.
So, what is driving the ASX 200 today?
Most of the market is in the green
The buying is fairly broad, with 120 of the largest 200 companies trading higher, compared with 74 falling and 6 unchanged.
Mining stocks are doing their part, led by another strong session from BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP), which is up 1.41% to $68.07.
The mining giant has again pushed to a record high, with strong copper prices continuing to support the stock.
Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) is also up 1.55% to $180.18, while Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) has gained 1.15% to $24.67.
Healthcare and energy shares rise
Healthcare is another strong area of the market today.
CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL) shares are up 1.78% to $172.12, and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Ltd (ASX: FPH) has climbed 0.54% to $37.29.
Energy stocks are also mostly higher after several companies reported results this morning.
Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS) shares are up 0.93% to $33.79 after the company reported its half-year results and outlined plans to cut costs.
The major banks are higher as well. Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) is up 0.24% to $157.25, while National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) has risen 0.71% to $38.28.
Reporting season keeps things busy
Reporting season is still driving plenty of individual share price moves.
Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) shares are up 0.66% to $22.79 after the supermarket giant released its FY26 results earlier today.
The local market is also outperforming, with a mixed lead from Wall Street. The Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) fell 0.8% overnight as chip stocks weakened, while the S&P 500 Index (SP: .INX) slipped 0.3% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) added 0.3%.
Investors are also watching the RBA after the minutes from its August meeting were released just before midday today.
The RBA left the cash rate unchanged at 4.35% earlier this month after 3 increases in 2026, while keeping the door open to another rise if inflation remains too high.
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Motley Fool contributor Aaron Teboneras has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended CSL. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended BHP Group and CSL. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.