Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

It was another tough day for investors.

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Key points

  • The ASX 200 Index declined by 0.42% to finish under 8,600 points, following a tough start for the American markets.
  • Tech stocks were the hardest hit, with the ASX 200 Information Technology Index dropping 2.49%, while industrial and consumer staples sectors managed modest gains.
  • DroneShield led the top 10 ASX 200 shares with a 22.17% rise, attributed to a significant contract win.

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) endured another dismal session this Tuesday, with investors once again net-selling shares.

After initially rising this morning, investors ended up getting cold feet and sent the ASX 200 0.42% lower by the closing bell. That leaves the index under 8,600 points at 8,598.9.

This unhappy Tuesday for the local markets comes after a tough start to the American trading week over on Wall Street this morning.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) couldn't quite stick the landing after an initial rise, dropping 0.086%.

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) was even more unpopular, falling 0.59%.

But let's get back to the ASX now and take a closer look at how the different ASX sectors fared this Tuesday.

Winners and losers

Today's falls were near-universal, with only two corners of the market escaping with a rise.

The worst place to be today was in tech stocks, though. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) took the brunt of investors' fears and crashed 2.49% lower.

Energy shares had a woeful day too, with the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) plunging 2.22%.

Gold stocks were no safe haven either. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) cratered 1.37% today.

Healthcare shares also weren't spared, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ)'s 0.79% tank.

Mining stocks were just behind that. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) took a 0.74% dive.

Communications shares came next, with the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) tumbling down 0.68%.

Utilities stocks had a rough time, too. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) was sent home 0.4% lower.

Consumer discretionary shares couldn't escape the storm, evidenced by the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ)'s 0.26% dip.

Nor could real estate investment trusts (REITs). The S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) finished the day down 0.2%.

Our last red sector was again financial shares, with the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) sliding 0.14% lower.

Turning to the winners now, it was industrial stocks that were in highest demand. The S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) saw its value surge up 0.97% this Tuesday.

Consumer staples shares were the other safe place to hide out, as you can see from the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ)'s 0.03% uptick.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Defence stock DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) was, for the second time this week, our winner. Droneshield shares exploded 22.17% higher this session to reach $2.81 each.

This huge leap came after the company announced a big contract win.

Here's how the other winners landed the plane today:

ASX-listed company Share price Price change
DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) $2.81 22.17%
IDP Education Ltd (ASX: IEL) $5.44 5.63%
Challenger Ltd (ASX: CGF) $9.44 3.85%
Guzman y Gomez Ltd (ASX: GYG) $21.75 2.89%
Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN) $10.09 2.85%
Orica Ltd (ASX: ORI) $24.36 2.83%
Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) $22.99 2.54%
Austal Ltd (ASX: ASB) $6.71 2.44%
Orora Ltd (ASX: ORA) $2.22 2.30%
A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) $9.20 1.77%

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.

Motley Fool contributor Sebastian Bowen has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Domino's Pizza Enterprises and DroneShield. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Challenger, Domino's Pizza Enterprises, and Orora. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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