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.
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.
