This Monday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) and, by extension, many ASX shares had a stellar start to the trading week.
After soaring on Friday, the ASX 200 kept up the momentum today, banking a solid gain of 0.46%. That leaves the index at 7,813.7 points.
This happy start to the week for ASX investors comes after a positive end to the American trading week last Friday night.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) finished its week on a high note, rising 0.13%.
It was even better for the Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) though, which gained 0.51%.
But let's get back to this week and have a look at what the various ASX sectors were up to today.
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Winners and losers
Only two sectors recorded a loss this Monday.
First up were mining shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) missed out on the goodwill today, retreating 0.56%.
Energy stocks were the other unlucky ones, with the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) also going backwards by 0.56%.
But it was all smiles everywhere else.
Leading the winners today were ASX tech shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) surged a happy 1.93% higher.
Consumer discretionary stocks were a close second, with the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) soaring 1.91%.
Communications shares were on fire too. The S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) ended up rocketing 1.11% upwards.
Gold stocks had a great day as well, evidenced by the All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD)'s 1% gallop higher.
Financial shares were running hot. The S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) ended up lifting 0.86%.
Utilities stocks put on a decent showing, with the S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) bumping up 0.55%.
Healthcare shares lived up to their name. The S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) got a 0.34% shot in the arm.
Consumer staples stocks were in demand as well, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ)'s 0.27% rise.
That gain was also mirrored by the real estate investment trusts (REITs)-tracking S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ).
Our final winners were industrial shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) ended up inching 0.19% higher.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Today's winner was consumer discretionary stock JB Hi-Fi Ltd (ASX: JBH). JB shares vaulted a convincing 8.33% higher to $72.98 today.
This spike in share price came after the retailer reported its latest full-year earnings, which we went through this morning.
Here's a look at the other winners from this Monday's trading:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| JB Hi-Fi Ltd (ASX: JBH) | $72.98 | 8.33% |
| Tabcorp Holdings Ltd (ASX: TAH) | $0.61 | 7.96% |
| Bellevue Gold Ltd (ASX: BGL) | $1.36 | 5.43% |
| Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX: SUL) | $15.68 | 4.95% |
| Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) | $2.54 | 4.53% |
| Car Group Ltd (ASX: CAR) | $35.14 | 4.46% |
| Audinate Group Ltd (ASX: AD8) | $9.13 | 3.75% |
| Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd (ASX: HVN) | $4.74 | 3.72% |
| NextDC Ltd (ASX: NXT) | $16.18 | 3.39% |
| Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1) | $10.55 | 3.03% |
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.
