The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) kicked off the trading week on a very positive note indeed this Monday. Particularly considering the negativity that dominated the markets last week.
By the time trading wrapped up today, the ASX 200 had gained an enthusiastic 1.29%. That leaves the index at 8,525.1 points.
This optimistic beginning to the Australian trading week took its lead from a similarly rosy end to the American trading week on Saturday morning (our time).
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) had a strong session, rising 1.08%.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) came in just behind that, enjoying a 0.88% increase.
Let’s get back to this week and the local markets now, by digging deeper into what was happening with the different ASX sectors this happy Monday.
Winners and losers
It was an almost universally positive day on the ASX boards, with only one sector going backwards.
That unlucky sector was energy shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) missed out on the fun, sinking 0.28%.
The most enthusiastic winners this Monday were industrial stocks, with the S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) shooting 2.71% higher.
Tech stocks roared back to life as well. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) soared up 2.39% today.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) had a day to remember too, as you can see by the S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ)’s 2.1% surge.
Utilities shares didn’t miss out either. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) galloped up 2.04%.
Healthcare stocks proved popular, with the S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) jumping 1.97%.
As did communications shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) lifted by 1.64% this Monday.
Gold stocks didn’t miss out, illustrated by the All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD)’s 1.53% bounce higher.
Broader mining shares also put on a strong show. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) enjoyed a 1.09% improvement.
Financial stocks were making investors happy as well, with the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) adding 1.03% to its total.
Consumer discretionary shares found some demand. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) put on an additional 0.7% this session.
Its consumer staples counterpart was our final winner, evidenced by the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ)’s 0.35% bump.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Leading the index winners today was logistics provider Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX: QUB). Qube shares rocketed a massive 19.41% up to $4.86 each this session.
This big move came after Qube received a takeover offer from Macquarie Asset Management, which you can read more about here.
Here’s the rest of today’s best:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX: QUB) | $4.86 | 19.41% |
| Reece Ltd (ASX: REH) | $12.37 | 12.66% |
| IRESS Ltd (ASX: IRE) | $9.68 | 8.04% |
| Sims Ltd (ASX: SGM) | $16.29 | 8.02% |
| Superloop Ltd (ASX: SLC) | $2.60 | 7.44% |
| Life360 Inc (ASX: 360) | $39.10 | 7.09% |
| SiteMinder Ltd (ASX: SDR) | $6.11 | 5.89% |
| Austal Ltd (ASX: ASB) | $6.68 | 5.86% |
| Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1) | $13.42 | 5.75% |
| Iluka Resources Ltd (ASX: ILU) | $6.64 | 5.73% |
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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