The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) endured a bumpy and ultimately negative start to the week's trading this Monday. After remaining in positive territory for most of today's session, investors ended up getting cold feet right before the closing bell. After that collapse in confidence, the ASX 200 ended up finishing down 0.061%, leaving the index at 8,791.3 points.
This rather indecisive session for the Australian markets came after an even nastier end to the American trading week on Friday night (our time).
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) had another tough session, dropping 0.77%.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) fared even worse, falling a horrid 1.4%.
But let's get back to this week and our local markets, and take a closer look at what was happening across the different ASX sectors today.
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Winners and losers
Tech shares were the sector that was singled out for punishment this Monday. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) was slammed, tumbling 1.54%.
Utilities stocks fared better, but the S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) still tanked by 0.63%.
Healthcare shares were in a similar boat. The S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) saw its value dive 0.49% today.
Mining stocks weren't popular either, evident by the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ)'s 0.34% dip.
Gold stocks were also no safe haven. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) ended up sinking 0.23%.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) followed right behind gold, with the S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) dipping 0.17%.
Our last losers this Monday were financial stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) slipped 0.07% by the closing bell.
Let's turn to the winning sectors now. Leading the charge were energy stocks, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ)'s 1.8% surge.
Consumer staples stocks also ran hot. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) roared 0.43% higher this session.
Communications shares saw high demand too, with the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) lifting 0.39%.
Industrial stocks came next. The S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) advanced 0.16% today.
Finally, consumer discretionary shares got themselves over the line, as you can see by the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ)'s 0.11% bump.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Today's winner was healthcare share 4DMedical Ltd (ASX: 4DX). 4DMedical shares soared 7.19% higher this session to close at $3.43 each. This may have been a reaction to last week's announcement.
Here's the rest of today's best:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| 4DMedical Ltd (ASX: 4DX) | $3.43 | 7.19% |
| Deep Yellow Ltd (ASX: DYL) | $1.31 | 6.10% |
| Yancoal Australia Ltd (ASX: YAL) | $5.68 | 5.97% |
| South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) | $4.08 | 4.62% |
| Pantoro Gold Ltd (ASX: PNR) | $2.00 | 4.18% |
| Graincorp Ltd (ASX: GNC) | $5.23 | 4.18% |
| Viva Energy Group Ltd (ASX: VEA) | $2.43 | 3.85% |
| AMP Ltd (ASX: AMP) | $2.09 | 3.47% |
| New Hope Corporation Ltd (ASX: NHC) | $5.38 | 2.87% |
| Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC) | $7.63 | 2.69% |
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.
