The S&P/ASX 200 Index enjoyed a pleasant Tuesday session today, lifting the value of many ASX shares.
By the time the markets shut up shop, the ASX 200 had banked a 0.3% rise.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index did even better, gaining 2.26%.
Energy shares were left out in the cold as well, with the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index sinking 1.16%.
The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index was on fire today, shooting 2.67% higher.
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The S&P/ASX 200 Index enjoyed a pleasant Tuesday session today, lifting the value of many ASX shares. After yesterday's volatile start to the trading week, investors were still a little nervous today, but still pushed the markets higher. By the time the markets shut up shop, the ASX 200 had banked a 0.3% rise.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index was in fine form, jumping 0.71%.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index did even better, gaining 2.26%.
The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index had a rough one, tanking by 2.03%.
Energy shares were left out in the cold as well, with the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index sinking 1.16%.
The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index drifted 0.17% lower today.
Financial shares were in the same boat, as you can see from the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index's 0.13% slide.
The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index was on fire today, shooting 2.67% higher.
Consumer discretionary shares also ran hot, with the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index surging 1.29%.
The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index put on 0.58% this Tuesday.
The S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index added 0.32% to its total today.
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