Wall Street JournalThe S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) enjoyed a decisive rebound this Tuesday, making up for the rough start to the trading week that we saw yesterday. By the time trading wrapped up this session, the ASX 200 had risen by 0.63%, leaving the index at 6,466.7 points.
This solid Tuesday for ASX shares follows a tentatively positive night up on Wall Street to kick off the American trading week.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) had a shaky opening, but managed to close 0.084% higher.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) was more resolved though, jumping 0.67%.
But let's return to the local markets now and examine what was happening in the different ASX sectors today.
Winners and losers
Today's gains were relatively even, with only two sectors missing out on a rise.
The first of those unlucky sectors was healthcare stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) missed out on the optimism and lost 0.37%.
Consumer discretionary shares were the other, with the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) dipping 0.11%.
It was all smiles everywhere else, though.
Leading the winners were gold stocks. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) had another strong session, shooting 2.46% higher.
Financial shares ran hot too, evidenced by the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ)'s 1.24% surge.
Consumer staples stocks were also in high demand. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) saw its value soar 0.8% this Tuesday.
Communications shares were right behind that, with the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) bouncing 0.76% higher.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) came next. The S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) saw a 0.67% spike today.
Industrial stocks weren't far off that at all, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ)'s 0.66% lift.
Energy shares caught a break this session. The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) ended up rising 0.61%.
Utilities stocks had a decent reception too, with the S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) galloping up 0.5%.
Tech shares were next. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) went home with an additional 0.35% this Tuesday.
Finally, mining stocks eked out a rise, as you can see by the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ)'s 0.27% bump.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Today's top stock was gaming company Tabcorp Holdings Ltd (ASX: TAH). Tabcorp shares had a fantastic session, rocketing up 5.8% to finish at 73 cents each.
Despite this sizeable gain, there was no news out from the company today that easily explains it.
Here's a look at the other shares you wish you owned today: