The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) decisively ended the winning streak it had been on for the week so far to drag many ASX shares lower this Thursday.
After confident gains throughout the early trading week that pushed the markets to a four-month high, investors got a reality check today, with the ASX 200 opening lower and remaining in red territory all session.
The index ended up finishing with a 0.78% loss by the time trading wrapped up, leaving it at 8,967.7 points.
This miserable Thursday for Australian investors came after an even tougher night over on Wall Street last night.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) was smashed, dropping a nasty 2.19%.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) wasn't quite as bad, but still fell a significant 1.74%.
Let's return to the local markets now and examine how the different ASX sectors fared amid today's rough trading conditions.
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Winners and losers
There were only a couple of sectors that weren't sold off this session.
But first, it was gold stocks that were hit hardest. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) saw its value plunge 3.65% this Thursday.
Mining shares were hit hard too, with the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) tanking 1.59%.
Consumer discretionary stocks were also on the nose. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) cratered 1.39% today.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) weren't much better, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ)'s 0.99% dive.
Utilities shares were in that ballpark as well. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) saw its value shrink 0.85% this session.
Industrial stocks were close behind, with the S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) sinking 0.83%.
Consumer staples shares were no safe haven. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) gave up 0.64%.
Nor were communications stocks, as you can see by the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ)'s 0.57% dip.
Healthcare shares had more sellers than buyers, too. The S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) tumbled 0.41%.
Our last losers were financial stocks, with the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) sliding down 0.37%.
Turning to the winners now, it was tech shares that stole the spotlight. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) shot up a healthy 0.91% this Thursday.
The other safe haven was energy stocks, evident by the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ)'s 0.32% jump.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Fast food stock Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) was our top stock this Thursday. Domino's shares roared 9.08% higher to close at $19.59 each today.
This came after the company posted an earnings update after market close yesterday. Investors clearly liked what they saw.
Here's how the other top stocks tied up at the dock:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) | $19.59 | 9.08% |
| WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) | $37.89 | 6.67% |
| Minerals Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN) | $57.79 | 3.90% |
| PLS Group Ltd (ASX: APE) | $4.21 | 2.68% |
| Viva Energy Group Ltd (ASX: VEA) | $2.79 | 2.20% |
| News Corporation (ASX: NWS) | $46.63 | 2.19% |
| Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: NEU) | $17.48 | 2.04% |
| Sims Ltd (ASX: SGM) | $25.42 | 1.97% |
| Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) | $168.41 | 1.83% |
| Judo Capital Holdings Ltd (ASX: JDO) | $0.97 | 1.57% |
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.
