The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) experienced a bumpy but overall positive session this Wednesday, recording its first green day of the trading week thus far.
After two rough days of trading to kick off the week, investors were given a reprieve today, despite the ASX 200 spending some time in red territory. By the time trading wrapped up, the index had lifted a decent 0.24% to close at 8,808.4 points.
This happy hump day for Australian investors follows a more pessimistic night over on the American markets.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) couldn't quite hold water, closing down 0.089%.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) fared much worse though, dropping a hefty 2.21%.
But let's get back to the happier local markets now and dive a little deeper into what was happening amongst the different ASX sectors this Wednesday.
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Winners and losers
As you would expect, the green sectors handily outnumbered the red ones today.
But first, the hardest-hit corner of the markets was gold stocks. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) continued to see selling pressure, tanking 2.68%.
Energy shares didn't have a pleasant time either, with the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) diving 1.04%.
Continuing the commodities theme, mining stocks followed energy shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) saw its value cut by 0.63% this hump day.
That's it for the losers, though, so let's get to the good stuff. Leading the greens today were tech shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) shook off its early-week malaise today, evidenced by its 5.21% surge.
Healthcare stocks were showing much vitality this session as well. The S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) soared up 2.14%.
Consumer staples shares enjoyed another strong session too, with the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) jumping 0.7%.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) didn't miss out either. The S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) had galloped up 0.67% by the closing bell.
Consumer discretionary stocks came next, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ)'s 0.57% spike.
Industrial shares were right behind that. The S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) lifted 0.56% this Wednesday.
Financial stocks also put on a decent show, with the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) adding 0.27% to its total.
Utilities shares were in a similar boat. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) advanced 0.2% today.
Finally, communications stocks barely squeaked home, as you can see from the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ)'s 0.01% bump.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Embattled stock WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) was our winner this Wednesday. WiseTech shares rebounded with a vengeance today, rocketing 14.26% higher to finish at $32.86 a share.
As we discussed earlier this session, this seemed to be a response to the company's statement about the allegations facing co-founder Richard White.
Here's how the rest of today's winners pulled up at the kerb:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) | $32.86 | 14.26% |
| Elevra Lithium Ltd (ASX: ELV) | $11.52 | 8.58% |
| Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO) | $70.31 | 8.17% |
| Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) | $15.73 | 8.04% |
| IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) | $7.93 | 5.45% |
| FireFly Metals Ltd (ASX: FFM) | $1.82 | 5.22% |
| Iluka Resources Ltd (ASX: ILU) | $7.59 | 4.69% |
| Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX: RWC) | $3.71 | 4.49% |
| Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: NEU) | $12.90 | 4.20% |
| Codan Ltd (ASX: CDA) | $43.86 | 4.08% |
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.
