The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) was back to the races this Thursday, rebounding enthusiastically after what has, until today, been a pretty rough week.
By the time the markets closed up shop, the ASX 200 had gained a healthy 1.24%. That leaves the index at 8,552.7 points.
This happy session for the ASX comes after an upbeat morning for the American markets.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) managed to find its feet with a 0.1% rise.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) was more decisive, shooting 0.59% higher.
But let's get back to the local markets now, and take a deeper dive into what was going on amongst the different ASX sectors today.
Winners and losers
There were only two sectors that went backwards this Thursday.
Leading those were utilities shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) copped a nasty 1.27% slide.
The other unlucky corner of the market was energy stocks, with the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) dipping 0.35%.
Turning to the green sectors now, it was gold shares that led the recovery. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) saw its value surge 2.68% today.
Broader mining stocks ran hot as well, as you can see by the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ)'s 2.45% rally.
Tech shares were on the same page. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) soared 2.36% higher.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) were in demand too, with the S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) vaulting up 1.42%.
Financial stocks didn't miss out. The S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) jumped 1.21% this Thursday.
Nor did consumer discretionary shares, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ)'s 1.19% bounce.
Industrial stocks also attracted buyers. The S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) added 0.52% to its total today.
Communications shares fared similarly, with the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) lifting 0.42%.
Consumer staples stocks got some attention. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) ended up rising 0.33%.
Finally, healthcare shares didn't miss out, evidenced by the S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ)'s 0.29% uptick.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Our winner for this Thursday's session came down to tech stock Block Inc (ASX: XYZ). Block stock shot up a massive 10.9% this session to finish up at $98.16 a share.
There wasn't any price-sensitive news out from Block today, so it looks like investors got swept up in the tech rebound with this one.
Here's how the rest of the winners landed their planes:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Block Inc (ASX: XYZ) | $98.16 | 10.90% |
| Liontown Resources Ltd (ASX: LTR) | $1.61 | 9.56% |
| Iluka Resources Ltd (ASX: ILU) | $7.10 | 6.77% |
| Chater Hall Group (ASX: CHC) | $23.64 | 6.68% |
| Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd (ASX: PNI) | $17.13 | 6.80% |
| Deep Yellow Ltd (ASX: DYL) | $1.71 | 6.56% |
| Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX: NWL) | $28.43 | 6.40% |
| Sonic Healthcare Ltd (ASX: SHL) | $22.84 | 6.28% |
| HMC Capital Ltd (ASX: HMC) | $3.17 | 6.02% |
| Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) | $4.19 | 5.28% |
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.
