Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today
It was a jubilant day for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) and many ASX shares this Tuesday. After yesterday kicked off the trading week on a joyful note, investors doubled down on the buying this session, with the ASX climbing most of the day and finishing with a rosy 1.4% gain.
That leaves the index at 9,145.8 points, its highest level since late February.
This delightful day on the Australian markets followed a euphoric start to the American trading week up on Wall Street last night.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) was on fire, banking a 1.32% rise.
Meanwhile, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) climbed even higher, gaining a happy 2.13%.
But let's get back to our local markets now, though and take stock of how today's optimism filtered down into the various ASX sectors.
Winners and losers
Today's gains were almost evenly distributed, with only one corner of the market missing out.
That unlucky sector was utilities stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) was left out in the cold, tumbling 0.42%.
But it was all gravy everywhere else.
Leading the winners were tech shares, with the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) rocketing 3.93%.
Healthcare stocks ran hot as well. The S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) recorded a 2.36% surge in value this Tuesday.
Financial shares were also in high demand, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ)'s 1.93% pole vault.
Gold stocks didn't miss out. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) soared 1.88% higher today.
Nor did communications shares, with the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) galloping up 1.63%.
Next came real estate investment trusts (REITs). The S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) saw a 1.39% spike this session.
Mining stocks overcame an early dip to finish comfortably higher, as you can see by the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ)'s 1.08% lift.
Industrial shares joined the party too. The S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) finished the day 1.04% higher.
Energy stocks were at the party as well, with the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) adding 0.74% to its total.
Consumer discretionary shares managed to stay on investors' good side. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) advanced 0.21% this Tuesday.
Finally, we can say something similar for its consumer staples counterpart, evidenced by the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ)'s 0.15% bump.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Defence stock DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) was our winner this Tuesday, beating out some stiff competition. DroneShield shares exploded 14.6% higher today, closing at $2.08 each.
This may have been a rebound move following the company's exceedingly rough July.
Here's how the other winners pulled up at the kerb:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) | $2.08 | 14.60% |
| Life360 Inc (ASX: 360) | $28.47 | 11.38% |
| Electro Optic Systems Ltd (ASX: EOS) | $7.56 | 8.93% |
| 4DMedical Ltd (ASX: 4DX) | $4.30 | 8.59% |
| Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd (ASX: PNI) | $17.76 | 7.51% |
| Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) | $14.96 | 6.55% |
| Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1) | $18.97 | 5.74% |
| Elevra Lithium Ltd (ASX: ELV) | $7.61 | 5.26% |
| EVT Ltd (ASX: EVT) | $13.80 | 5.18% |
| Iluka Resources Ltd (ASX: ILU) | $6.53 | 4.98% |
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 DroneShield, Electro Optic Systems, Life360, Megaport, and Pinnacle Investment Management Group. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended Lynas Rare Earths Ltd. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Life360 and Pinnacle Investment Management Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.
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