The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) recorded another hefty loss this Thursday, with investors piling on the negativity after the dip we saw yesterday. The ASX 200 ended up dropping by 0.83% this Thursday, leaving the index at 8,745.2 points.
This unhappy trading day for ASX investors comes after a mixed night up on the American markets.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) was in fine form, rising by 0.57%.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) wasn't so lucky though, falling by 0.33%.
But let's get back to the local markets now and check out what was happening amongst the different ASX sectors this session.
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Winners and losers
There were only two sectors that managed to pull off a rise today.
But first, it was energy shares that were hardest hit. The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) had a shocker, plunging a horrid 5.9%.
Utilities stocks had a rough day as well, with the S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) cratering 1.41%.
Industrial shares were also left out in the cold. The S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) ended up tanking 1.25%.
Financial stocks were on the nose too, evidenced by the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ)'s 0.88% tumble.
Healthcare shares weren't much better. The S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) took a 0.7% dive this Thursday.
Consumer staples stocks provided no comfort either, with the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) recording a 0.66% loss.
Mining stocks were also sold off. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) saw its value decline 0.51% today.
Communications shares fared a little better though, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ)'s 0.18% dip.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) had another tough day. The S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) ended up sliding 0.14% lower.
Our final losers were consumer discretionary stocks, with the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) slipping by 0.11%.
Turning to the green sectors now, it was gold shares that provided the best safe haven this session. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) had lifted 0.33% by the closing bell.
Tech stocks were the other lucky corner of the market, as you can see by the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ)'s 0.2% rise.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Tech stock Nuix Ltd (ASX: NXL) was the index winner today. Nuix shares shot up a huge 9.17% to close at $2.88 each.
This spike in value came despite no fresh news or announcements out of the company itself.
Here's a look at how the other winners landed their planes this Thursday:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Nuix Ltd (ASX: NXL) | $2.88 | 9.51% |
| Catalyst Metals Ltd (ASX: CYL) | $8.23 | 7.02% |
| Boss Energy Ltd (ASX: BOE) | $1.98 | 4.49% |
| Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) | $8.10 | 4.38% |
| Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) |
$1.63 | 3.17% |
| Deep Yellow Ltd (ASX: DYL) | $1.97 | 2.87% |
| HUB24 Ltd (ASX: HUB) | $104.16 | 2.82% |
| Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd (ASX: PNI) | $18.90 | 2.72% |
| Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: NEU) | $20.14 | 2.55% |
| Block Inc (ASX: XYZ) | $115.27 | 2.33% |
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.
