It was a pleasant end to a bumpy week for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) and the broader Australian share market this Friday. After yesterday’s depressing session, investors returned to trading this morning with a renewed sense of optimism, with ASX shares starting strong and staying in positive territory all day.
By the time the closing bell rang, the ASX 200 had added 0.64% to its total. That leaves the index at 8,716.6 points as we head into the weekend.
This happy ending for the local trading week came after a more nuanced morning on Wall Street.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) put on a decent show, rising 0.1%.
However, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) wasn’t so lucky, dropping a hefty 1.25%.
But let’s get back to the ASX now and take a closer look at how the various ASX sectors fared this Friday.
Winners and losers
There were only two corners of the market that missed out on a gain today.
The first, and worst, of those unlucky sectors was communications shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) was left out today, falling 0.56%.
Mining stocks were also unlucky, with the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) sliding down 0.03%.
It was all smiles everywhere else, though. Leading the winners were tech shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) had a veritable party, rocketing 2.23% higher.
Consumer discretionary stocks were right behind that, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ)’s 2.16% surge.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) also ran hot. The S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) soared up 1.88% this session.
Gold shares were in demand too, with the All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) galloping 1.87% higher.
Next came utilities stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) added 1.75% to its total.
Consumer staples shares didn’t miss out either, as you can see from the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ)’s 1.25% jump.
Healthcare stocks were in a similar boat. The S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) was upgraded by 1.15%.
Next, we had industrial shares, with the S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) leaping 0.87%.
Financial stocks also had a day to remember. The S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) ended up lifting 0.49%.
Finally, energy shares recorded a win, evidenced by the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ)’s 0.22% uptick.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Topping the charts this session was financial services stock Generation Development Group Ltd (ASX: GDG). Generation Group shares roared 7.31% higher this session to close at $2.79.
There wasn’t any news out from the company, but perhaps this was a rebound from recent lows.
Here’s the rest of today’s best:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Generation Development Group Ltd (ASX: GDG) | $2.79 | 7.31% |
| West African Resources Ltd (ASX: WAF) | $3.69 | 5.43% |
| Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX: LOV) | $23.57 | 5.04% |
| Lottery Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLC) | $5.19 | 4.64% |
| Pro Medicus Ltd (ASX: PME) | $165.73 | 4.50% |
| Light & Wonder Inc (ASX: LNW) | $116.00 | 4.50% |
| Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) | $8.56 | 4.39% |
| WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) | $33.63 | 4.25% |
| Life360 Inc (ASX: 360) | $20.34 | 4.15% |
| Genesis Minerals Ltd (ASX: GMD) | $7.37 | 3.95% |
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.
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Motley Fool contributor Sebastian Bowen has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Life360, Light & Wonder Inc, Lovisa, The Lottery Corporation, and WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended Pro Medicus. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Life360 and WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Generation Development Group, Light & Wonder Inc, Lovisa, Pro Medicus, and The Lottery Corporation. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.