It was a rough end to the trading week for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) and many ASX shares this Friday. In a particularly disappointing end to the week, following the spirited recovery of the past few days, the ASX 200 spent the entire session in the red and closed 1.51% lower. That leaves the index at 8,744.4 points as we head into the weekend.
This tough bookend to the week's trading for ASX investors follows a sobering session on the American markets overnight.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) couldn't keep its early rise and closed down 0.63%.
Things were a little tamer on the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC), though, which fell 0.13%.
But let's get back to the local markets now to take a look at what was happening amongst the various ASX sectors this Friday.
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Winners and losers
Today's poor showing was almost universal, with only one sector coming out intact.
Firstly, it was financial stocks that were hit the hardest today. The S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) ended up plunging 2.24%.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) weren't any better, with the S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) also crashing 2.24% lower.
Utilities shares were unpopular, too. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) saw its value dive 2.03%.
Energy stocks didn't fare well, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ)'s 1.63% slump.
Healthcare shares didn't exactly live up to their name today. The S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) had tanked 1.2% by the time trading wrapped up.
Consumer staples stocks were no safe haven either, with the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) cratering 1.15%.
Mining shares weren't making friends. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) left 1.02% at the door on its way out today.
Consumer discretionary stocks weren't much better, as you can see from the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ)'s 1.01% dip.
Industrial shares were also caught up in the selling. The S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) ended up retreating 0.92%.
Tech stocks weren't spared, with the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) losing 0.76%.
Even gold shares couldn't get any love. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) ended the day down 0.52%.
Finally, our only green sector this Friday was communications stocks, evidenced by the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ)'s 0.23% rise.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
US-based gaming stock Light & Wonder Inc (ASX: LNW) was our undisputed winner this Friday. Light & Wonder shares had a wonderful day, shooting 11.67% higher.
Despite this hefty jump, there weren't any fresh developments from the company. This looks like a rebound from yesterday's nasty drop.
Here's the rest of today's best:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Light & Wonder Inc (ASX: LNW) | $114.64 | 11.67% |
| IperionX Ltd (ASX: IPX) | $5.65 | 7.21% |
| Block Inc (ASX: XYZ) | $103.06 | 4.80% |
| Life360 Inc (ASX: 360) | $19.86 | 2.90% |
| Car Group Ltd (ASX: CAR) | $26.22 | 2.86% |
| Imdex Ltd (ASX: IMD) | $4.04 | 2.80% |
| News Corporation (ASX: NWS) | $43.17 | 2.61% |
| Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX: SUL) | $11.60 | 2.47% |
| TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX: TNE) | $27.99 | 2.00% |
| Cochlear Ltd (ASX: COH) | $99.89 | 1.70% |
Enjoy the weekend!
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.
