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It was a rough end to the trading week for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) and many ASX shares this Friday. In a particularly disappointing end to the week, following the spirited recovery of the past few days, the ASX 200 spent the entire session in the red and closed 1.51% lower. That leaves the index at 8,744.4 points as we head into the weekend.

This tough bookend to the week's trading for ASX investors follows a sobering session on the American markets overnight.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) couldn't keep its early rise and closed down 0.63%.

Things were a little tamer on the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC), though, which fell 0.13%.

But let's get back to the local markets now to take a look at what was happening amongst the various ASX sectors this Friday.

Winners and losers

Today's poor showing was almost universal, with only one sector coming out intact.

Firstly, it was financial stocks that were hit the hardest today. The S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) ended up plunging 2.24%.

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) weren't any better, with the S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) also crashing 2.24% lower.

Utilities shares were unpopular, too. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) saw its value dive 2.03%.

Energy stocks didn't fare well, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ)'s 1.63% slump.

Healthcare shares didn't exactly live up to their name today. The S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) had tanked 1.2% by the time trading wrapped up.

Consumer staples stocks were no safe haven either, with the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) cratering 1.15%.

Mining shares weren't making friends. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) left 1.02% at the door on its way out today.

Consumer discretionary stocks weren't much better, as you can see from the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ)'s 1.01% dip.

Industrial shares were also caught up in the selling. The S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) ended up retreating 0.92%.

Tech stocks weren't spared, with the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) losing 0.76%.

Even gold shares couldn't get any love. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) ended the day down 0.52%.

Finally, our only green sector this Friday was communications stocks, evidenced by the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ)'s 0.23% rise.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

US-based gaming stock Light & Wonder Inc (ASX: LNW) was our undisputed winner this Friday. Light & Wonder shares had a wonderful day, shooting 11.67% higher.

Despite this hefty jump, there weren't any fresh developments from the company. This looks like a rebound from yesterday's nasty drop.

Here's the rest of today's best:

ASX-listed company	Share price	Price change
Light & Wonder Inc (ASX: LNW)	$114.64	11.67%
IperionX Ltd (ASX: IPX)	$5.65	7.21%
Block Inc (ASX: XYZ)	$103.06	4.80%
Life360 Inc (ASX: 360)	$19.86	2.90%
Car Group Ltd (ASX: CAR)	$26.22	2.86%
Imdex Ltd (ASX: IMD)	$4.04	2.80%
News Corporation (ASX: NWS)	$43.17	2.61%
Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX: SUL)	$11.60	2.47%
TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX: TNE)	$27.99	2.00%
Cochlear Ltd (ASX: COH)	$99.89	1.70%

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.

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, Cochlear, Life360, Light & Wonder Inc, Super Retail Group, and Technology One. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Life360 and Super Retail Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended CAR Group Ltd, Cochlear, Light & Wonder Inc, and Technology One. 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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