It was a disappointing hump day for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) and many ASX shares today. After starting out strong this morning, the latest inflation numbers put a dampener on investors' mood and pushed the market lower all afternoon.
By the time trading wrapped up this Wednesday, the ASX 200 had drifted down 0.086%, leaving the index at 8,933.9 points.
This disappointing mid-week session for the Australian stock market comes after a mixed morning over on Wall Street.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) had a rough one, dropping 0.83%.
However, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) went the other way, managing to bank a 0.91% gain.
But let's return to the local markets now, and check out how today's market machinations percolated into the various ASX sectors.
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Winners and losers
There were only a few sectors that managed to escape the market's malaise this afternoon. But more on those momentarily.
First up, it was once again tech stocks that led the charge off the proverbial cliff. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) was punished this session, cratering by 2.79%.
Healthcare shares had a rather unhealthy session too, with the S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) tanking 1.4%.
Consumer discretionary stocks weren't in vogue either. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) took a 1.26% tumble.
We could say the same for communications shares, as you can see from the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ)'s 1.06% dive.
Consumer staples stocks were no safe haven. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) took a 0.94% hit today.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) also weren't spared, with the S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) dipping 0.88%.
Financial shares fared a little better. The S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) still wilted by 0.33% though.
Industrial stocks performed similarly, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ)'s 0.26% slide.
Our last losers were utilities shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) slipped 0.2% lower by the closing bell.
Let's turn to the winners now. Energy stocks led the charge higher, with the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) soaring 2.33% higher.
Gold shares continued to delight. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) surged up 2.24% this Wednesday.
Finally, broader mining stocks didn't miss out either, evidenced by the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ)'s 1.35% lift.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Leading today's winners was uranium stock Deep Yellow Ltd (ASX: DYL). Deep Yellow shares rocketed 10.68% higher this hump day to close at $2.59 each.
This sizeable jump came despite there being no news or announcements from Deep Yellow.
Here's how the other winners from today's trading tied up at the dock:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Deep Yellow Ltd (ASX: DYL) | $2.59 | 10.68% |
| Boss Energy Ltd (ASX: BOE) | $1.98 | 10.00% |
| Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) | $13.94 | 5.37% |
| Capstone Copper Corp (ASX: CSC) | $16.78 | 4.42% |
| Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) | $15.35 | 4.00% |
| DigiCo Infrastructure REIT (ASX: DGT) | $2.71 | 3.83% |
| Data#3 Ltd (ASX: DTL) | $9.91 | 3.66% |
| West African Resources Ltd (ASX: WAF) | $3.84 | 3.50% |
| Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) | $28.60 | 3.25% |
| Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) | $6.82 | 3.02% |
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.
