It was a volatile, but ultimately pleasant start to the trading week for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) and many ASX shares this Monday. After Friday's rough end to the trading week, investors seemed to come back from the weekend with a spring in their steps. Despite the market getting close to red territory at one point this session, the ASX 200 ended the day with a 0.68% gain. That leaves the index at 8,823.4 points
This comfortable start to the week's trading for the Australian markets comes after a more pessimistic end to the American trading week on Friday night (our time).
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) was bouncy, but ultimately closed 0.086% lower.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) was more decisive, losing 0.24%.
But let's get back to this week, and the local markets now, though, and take a deeper look into what was happening amongst the various ASX sectors this Monday.
Winners and losers
There were far more green sectors than red ones today.
Leading the latter were utilities shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) was left out in the cold, sinking 2.58%.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) were also unlucky, with the S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) diving 0.96%.
Industrial stocks weren't much better. The S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) dipped 0.8% lower.
Our last losers were gold shares, evidenced by the All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD)'s 0.18% slip.
Let's turn to the green sectors now.
Leading the charge were tech stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) was on fire this session, soaring up 4.04%.
Healthcare shares had a blast too, with the S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) galloping 23.12% higher.
As did communications stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) added 1.11% to its total this Monday.
Consumer discretionary stocks ran hot as well. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) jumped 1.02% today.
Mining shares were also in demand, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ)'s 0.85% lift.
Financial stocks didn't miss out. The S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) vaulted up 0.75% this Monday.
Nor did energy shares, with the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) enjoying a 0.69% bounce.
Finally, consumer staples stocks joined the party as well, as you can see from the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ)'s 0.65% bump.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
It was healthcare stock Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: NEU) that was today's winner, and by a mile too. Neuren shares rocketed a huge 36.07% this session to close at $16.60 each.
This big jump followed the company's announcement of a major European breakthrough.
Here's the rest of today's best:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: NEU) | $16.60 | 36.07% |
| Life360 Inc (ASX: 360) | $26.27 | 11.64% |
| 4DMedical Ltd (ASX: 4DX) | $4.59 | 10.34% |
| Karoon Energy Ltd (ASX: KAR) | $1.38 | 9.13% |
| Zip Co Ltd (ASX: ZIP) | $3.13 | 8.68% |
| WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) | $33.82 | 7.19% |
| Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) | $16.17 | 5.48% |
| FireFly Metals Ltd (ASX: FFM) | $1.76 | 5.39% |
| Block Inc (ASX: XYZ) | $113.08 | 4.92% |
| Seek Ltd (ASX: SEK) | $13.21 | 4.76% |
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.