The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) had a wild start to the week's trading this Monday. Overcoming a big opening loss, it finished 0.14% higher by the closing bell, breaking last week's five-day losing streak in the process.
That leaves the ASX 200 sitting at 8,308.2 points this Monday afternoon.
This haphazard day for ASX shares follows a disastrous end to the trading week on Saturday morning (our time) for American investors.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) had a shocker, falling 1.69%.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) fared even worse though, plunging 2.2%.
But let's return to this week and happier tidings with an examination of how today's choppy trading conditions filtered through to the different ASX sectors.
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Winners and losers
We had plenty of both winners and losers this Monday.
Leading the latter were tech stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) was smashed by investors this session, crashing a horrid 6.84%.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) had a terrible time too, with the S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) losing 2.18% of its value.
Gold shares weren't providing any safe harbour. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) ended up tanking by 2.04%.
Mining stocks were also punished by investors, evidenced by the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ)'s 1.41% dive.
Energy shares managed to improve on that. The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) still fell 0.82% though.
Our last losers were industrial stocks, with the S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) dipping 0.2%.
Turning to the winners now, it was utility shares that led the pack. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) had a phenomenal session, rocketing up 3.24%.
Financial shares were running hot as well, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ)'s 1.89% surge higher.
Consumer discretionary stocks were also in demand. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) soared 1.13% today.
Its consumer staples counterpart was close behind, with the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) adding 0.96% to its total.
Healthcare stocks were next up. The S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) managed a 0.53% lift this Monday.
Finally, communications shares brought home a gain, as you can see from the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ)'s 0.11% rise.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Taking out the crown today was entertainment stock EVT Ltd (ASX: EVT). EVT shares exploded 12.88% higher this session to finish at $13.58 each.
This move came after the company reported earnings this morning, which investors clearly appreciated.
Here's a look at the other shares you wish you owned today:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| EVT Ltd (ASX: EVT) | $13.58 | 12.88% |
| NIB Holdings Ltd (ASX: NHF) | $6.68 | 12.46% |
| APA Group (ASX: APA) | $7.12 | 7.72% |
| Star Entertainment Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: SGR) | $0.145 | 7.41% |
| Inghams Group Ltd (ASX: ING) | $3.46 | 5.17% |
| Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: NEU) | $13.81 | 4.07% |
| Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) | $156.23 | 2.97% |
| Aristocrat Leisure Ltd (ASX: ALL) | $76.41 | 2.92% |
| Seek Ltd (ASX: SEK) | $26.13 | 2.71% |
| ANZ Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: ANZ) | $29.55 | 2.64% |
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.
