Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

It was a pessimistic end to what has largely been a pessimistic week for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) and many ASX shares this Friday.

After opening sharply lower this morning, the ASX 200 stayed in red territory all day and ended up closing with a substantial 0.8% loss. That leaves the index at 9,115.2 points as we head into the weekend.

Today's rough end to the trading week for local investors follows a notably more positive night up on Wall Street.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) overcame a mid-session dip to finish up a lucky 0.13%.

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) did better, enjoying a 0.81% rise.

But let's get back to the local boards now and check out how today's selling filtered down into the various ASX sectors this Friday.

Winners and losers

There were still a few sectors that managed to come out ahead this session.

But first, it was mining stocks that were the hardest-hit corner of the market today. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) was slammed, tanking 2.58%.

Gold shares weren't much better, with the All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) plunging 2.38%.

Industrial stocks didn't get a reprieve either. The S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) cratered 1.38% this session.

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) weren't popular, as you can tell by the S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ)'s 0.78% dive.

Nor were healthcare shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) had tumbled 0.68% by the end of trading.

Energy stocks did better, but the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) was still walked back by 0.31%.

Financial shares were in that ballpark, too. The S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) slid 0.12% lower this Friday.

But that's it for the red sectors, so let's get to the good stuff.

Leading the winners today were tech stocks, evidenced by the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ)'s 2.83% surge.

Utilities shares also ran hot. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) enjoyed a 1.03% jump today.

Communications stocks were in demand as well, with the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) lifting 0.47%.

As were consumer discretionary shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) advanced 0.28% over today's trading.

Finally, consumer staples stocks escaped unscathed, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ)'s 0.14% improvement.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

This Friday's index winner was classifieds stock Seek Ltd (ASX:SEK). Seek shares roared 9.13% higher this session to close the week at $15.18 each.

This came despite no fresh news. Perhaps it was a reobund after the big drops we saw earlier in the week, or perhaps a reaction to a buy rating from a broker.

Here's the rest of today's best:

ASX-listed company	Share price	Price change
Seek Ltd (ASX: SEK)	$15.18	9.13%
Tuas Ltd (ASX: TUA)	$2.22	6.22%
Block Inc (ASX: XYZ)	$117.75	6.07%
Austal Ltd (ASX: ASB)	$4.36	5.57%
WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC)	$43.38	5.55%
Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO)	$81.48	5.54%
Car Group Ltd (ASX: CAR)	$30.10	5.47%
Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX: IAG)	$8.14	4.23%
Light & Wonder Inc (ASX: LNW)	$135.77	3.90%
Liontown Ltd (ASX: LTR)	$1.28	3.66%

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.

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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 Block, Light & Wonder Inc, WiseTech Global, and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended WiseTech Global and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended CAR Group Ltd and Light & Wonder Inc. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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