The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) enjoyed another strong day of gains this Tuesday, lifting the value of many ASX shares.
After yesterday’s rise kicked off the trading week on a positive note, investors built on that momentum today. The ASX 200 opened higher this morning and stayed in green territory all day, closing with a gain of 0.68%. That leaves the index at 9,164.6 points.
This terrific Tuesday for the local markets came after a mixed start to the American trading week on Wall Street overnight.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) was in an accommodating mood, rising 0.26%.
However, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) had a more Garfield-esque Monday, closing 0.76% lower.
Let’s get back to the ASX now and take stock of how the different ASX sectors fared this session.
Winners and losers
Today’s market rises were near-universal, with only two sectors missing out.
The first, and worst, of those sectors was energy stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) gave up an early lead to finish down 0.78% today.
The other red sector was real estate investment trusts (REITs), with the S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) sinking 0.16%.
Let’s get to the happier sectors now. Leading the charge were tech shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) had a blowout, rocketing up 2.25%.
Consumer staples stocks ran hot as well, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ)’s 2.11% surge.
Healthcare stocks were also popular. The S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) soared 1.4% higher this Tuesday.
Financial shares joined the party, with the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) shooting up 0.94%.
Consumer discretionary stocks were also at the festivities. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) galloped up 0.91% today.
Next came utilities shares, as you can see by the S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ)’s 0.59% jump.
Industrial stocks were right behind that. The S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) added 0.58% to its total this session.
Communications shares had a day to remember as well, with the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) advancing 0.4%.
Gold stocks didn’t miss out. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) enjoyed a 0.34% lift today.
Finally, mining shares managed to find buyers, evidenced by the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ)’s 0.3% bump.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Defence company Electro Optic Systems Holdings Ltd (ASX: EOS) was our top performer this Tuesday. Electro Optic shares exploded 23.02% higher today to close at $10.58 each.
This astonishing showing followed the company’s latest earnings, which were obviously a delight for the market.
Here’s how the other top stocks tied up at the dock:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Electro Optic Systems Holdings Ltd (ASX: EOS) | $10.58 | 23.02% |
| ARB Corporation Ltd (ASX: ARB) | $21.51 | 13.87% |
| Ansell Ltd (ASX: ANN) | $41.36 | 8.16% |
| Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX: SUN) | $19.37 | 7.97% |
| DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) | $1.95 | 7.44% |
| Judo Capital Holdings Ltd (ASX: JDO) | $1.03 | 6.74% |
| A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) | $7.09 | 6.30% |
| Data#3 Ltd (ASX: DTL) | $11.73 | 5.77% |
| Minerals 260 Ltd (ASX: MI6) | $0.92 | 5.75% |
| 4DMedical Ltd (ASX: 4DX) | $3.88 | 5.72% |
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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Motley Fool contributor Sebastian Bowen 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 ARB Corporation, DroneShield, and Electro Optic Systems. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended ARB Corporation, Ansell, and Data#3. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.