The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) seems to be starting a run of bad news for ASX investors. After yesterday's mild fall, the ASX 200 took a deeper dive into negative territory today. By close of trading, the index had retreated a rather nasty 0.78%, dragging the ASX 200 down to 7,257.1 points.
This session of selling on the ASX follows a fairly lacklustre night on US markets overnight.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) had a pretty uninspiring time, dropping by 0.56%. The Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) did a little better, but still went backwards by 0.08%
Let's return to the local markets now though, and take a look at how the different ASX sectors fared this Wednesday.
Winners and losers
With the ASX 200 retreating by a meaty 0.78%, we saw almost every ASX sector record a drop today.
First amongst the fallers was the ASX tech sector. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) had a pretty tough day, falling by 1.49%.
Tech stocks were closely followed by communications shares, with the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) losing 1.34% of its value.
Industrials shares didn't do too much better. The S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) also lost more than 1%, recording a retreat of 1.27%.
Just behind that were consumer discretionary stocks, evidenced by the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ)'s 1.22% fall.
Financials shares weren't helping. The S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) ended up finishing 1.1% lower.
As did the S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ), which was just behind with its 1.04% loss.
Gold wasn't a safe haven today, illustrated by the 0.68% slip in the All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD).
Nor were consumer staples stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) ended the day with a 0.52% slide.
Miners didn't suffer quite as much as some of the above sectors, but the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) still recorded a loss of 0.45%.
There was only one major winner on the market today, and that was the energy sector. The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) was a light in the dark this Wednesday, with its save-the-day gain of 0.96%.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
It was another mild day for even the top performers on the markets this Wednesday. Property stock Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX: DHG) was the star performer though, with its decent 3.9% rise to a flat $4 a share.
That was despite no news or announcements from the company this session.
Here are this today's other top-performing stocks:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX: DHG) | $4 | 3.9% |
| Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) | $11.05 | 2.5% |
| HMC Capital Ltd (ASX: HMC) | $5.44 | 1.87% |
| Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX: SYR) | $0.595 | 1.71% |
| Kelsian Group Ltd (ASX: KLS) | $6.40 | 1.59% |
| Karoon Energy Ltd (ASX: KAR) | $2.58 | 1.57% |
| Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) | $20.34 | 1.45% |
| Sandfire Resources Ltd (ASX: SFR) | $6.57 | 1.39% |
| Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS) | $38.52 | 1.32% |
| Coronado Global Resources Inc (ASX: CRN) | $1.67 | 1.21% |
Our top 10 shares countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary to let you know which companies were making big moves on the day. Check in at Fool.com.au after the weekday market closes to see which stocks make the countdown.
