The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) enjoyed a volatile, but pleasant start to the trading week this Monday. After a torrid week last week, investors seemed to return from the weekend with a renewed sense of optimism.
After a bouncy day, which saw the ASX 200 spend time in both positive and negative territory this session, the index ended up recording a rise of 0.1% to 8,749.9 points.
This tentative start to the week’s trading for ASX investors followed an even more bullish end to the American trading week last Friday night (our time).
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) staged a strong recovery, rising 0.98%.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) performed almost identically, gaining 0.96%.
But let’s return to this week and the local markets now for a look at what the different ASX sectors were up to this Monday.
Winners and losers
Despite the broader market’s lift, we still saw a handful of sectors lose steam.
The most prominent of those red sectors was tech stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) lost an early lead to slump 1.14%.
Mining shares weren’t in favour either, with the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) cratering 0.55%.
Industrial stocks suffered a drop, too. The S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) retreated 0.35% today.
But it was all smiles everywhere else.
Leading the green sectors this session were healthcare shares, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ)’s 1.52% surge higher.
Consumer staples stocks also thrived. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) enjoyed a 0.61% bounce.
Financial shares attracted buyers as well, with the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) banking a 0.43% jump.
Energy stocks didn’t miss out. The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) added 0.38% to its total today.
We could say the same for gold shares, evidenced by the All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD)’s 0.34% advance.
Utilities stocks got some attention, too. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) lifted 0.33% this Monday.
Communications shares got over the line, with the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) adding 0.06% to its total.
Consumer discretionary stocks were in that ballpark, too. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) put on another 0.03%.
Finally, real estate investment trusts (REITs) ended the day where they started, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ)’s movement of 0.00%.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Today’s index winner came down to gold stock Catalyst Metals Ltd (ASX: CYL). Catalyst stock jumped a healthy 6.11% today to close at $6.77.
This came after the company gave investors a revised (to the upside) reserve estimate for one of its projects.
Here’s the rest of today’s best:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Catalyst Metals Ltd (ASX: CYL) | $6.77 | 6.11% |
| Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX: LOV) | $22.87 | 5.73% |
| Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX: CWY) | $2.69 | 4.67% |
| Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX: NEC) | $0.805 | 4.55% |
| Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) | $16.34 | 4.28% |
| Tuas Ltd (ASX: TUA) | $2.10 | 3.45% |
| Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd (ASX: KCN) | $5.48 | 3.20% |
| Helia Group Ltd (ASX: HLI) | $5.42 | 3.04% |
| Stockland Corporation Ltd (ASX: SGP) | $4.21 | 2.93% |
| Ampol Ltd (ASX: ALD) | $42.41 | 2.91% |
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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