It was another sad day for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) and many ASX shares this hump day, as investors doubled down on the selling after yesterday's slump.
Although the ASX 200 did rebound following a nasty midday dip, the index still closed 0.13% lower at a flat 8,802 points.
This sobering midweek session follows a nasty night up on Wall Street.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) was sold off, dropping 0.53%.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) was hit far harder, copping a 2.04% belting.
But let's return to the local markets now and see how today's negativity filtered down into the various ASX sectors.
Winners and losers
Despite the market's drop, there were still a few sectors that picked up some buyers. But first, to the red sectors.
The sellers were targeting tech shares this Wednesday. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) crashed 2.67% lower.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) had another tough one as well, with the S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) tumbling 1.2%.
Mining stocks weren't much better. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) copped a 1.06% swing against it.
Gold shares weren't riding to the rescue, illustrated by the All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD)'s 1.05% dive.
Energy stocks fared a little better though. The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) 'only' slid down 0.17%.
Consumer discretionary shares fared similarly, with the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) sliding down 0.13%.
Healthcare stocks were our last losers. The S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) slipped by 0.09%.
Turning to the winners now, it was communications shares that led the charge, as you can see from the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ)'s 0.7% surge.
Utilities stocks reversed some of yesterday's slide, too. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) lifted 0.64%.
Financial shares saved some face as well, with the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) jumping 0.59%.
Consumer staples stocks were also a safe haven. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) bounced up 0.36%.
Industrial shares were our final winners, evident from the S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ)'s 0.26% bump.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
The share coming out on top of the index charts this hump day turned out to be Fletcher Building Ltd (ASX: FBU). Fletcher stock shot up by a respectable 2.41% to $2.97 a share.
That comes despite no fresh news or announcements out of the company.
Here's how the other winners landed their planes:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Fletcher Building Ltd (ASX: FBU) | $2.97 | 2.41% |
| Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX: LOV) | $37.09 | 2.23% |
| Brambles Ltd (ASX: BXB) | $23.92 | 2.18% |
| National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) | $44.53 | 1.69% |
| Breville Group Ltd (ASX: BRG) | $29.43 | 1.62% |
| ASX Ltd (ASX: ASX) | $57.29 | 1.61% |
| Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Ltd (ASX: FPH) | $32.70 | 1.58% |
| Cochlear Ltd (ASX: COH) | $284.82 | 1.47% |
| Telstra Group Ltd (ASX: TLS) | $4.91 | 1.45% |
| Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) | $176.35 | 1.29% |
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.
