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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) enjoyed a very pleasant end to the trading week indeed this Friday. After yesterday's nasty drop, investors seemed keen to turn over a new leaf before the end of the week. The ASX 200 opened sharply higher and stayed in green territory all session. The index ended up closing with a healthy 1.62% gain, leaving it at 8,731.7 points as we head into the weekend.

This happy Friday for the ASX comes after a more measured night of trading on the American markets.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) had a nervous session, finishing with a tentative 0.049% rise.

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) was more decisive, though, rising a solid 0.91%.

But let's return to the local markets now and check out how today's terrific trading conditions spilled over into the different ASX sectors.

Winners and losers

Today's gains were almost universal, with only two sectors not joining the party.

The first of those losers was utilities stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) missed out on the optimism, retreating 0.27%.

The other red sector was energy shares, with the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) dipping 0.14% this session.

The party continued uninterrupted for the other corners of the market, though.

Leading the celebrations were gold stocks. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) ended up rocketing 4.5% by the closing bell.

Broader mining shares were popular as well, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ)'s 2.89% surge.

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) also ran hot. The S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) saw its value soar 1.89% today.

Tech stocks were in demand too, with the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) jumping 1.68%.

Consumer discretionary shares were in the same ballpark. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) put on another 1.59% this Friday.

We could say the same for industrial stocks, as you can see by the S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ)'s 1.48% rally.

Financial shares found a few buyers too. The S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) lifted 1.24% this session.

Healthcare stocks lived up to their name, with the S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) bouncing up 0.92%.

Consumer staples shares proved to be a safe haven as well. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) enjoyed a 0.7% run-up.

Finally, communications stocks got over the line, evident by the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ)'s 0.18% advance.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Coming out ahead of the rest of the index pack today was healthcare stock 4DMedical Ltd (ASX: 4DX). 4DMedical shares exploded 18.86% higher this session, finishing at $3.97 each.

This dramatic jump came after the company announced a new commercial agreement for the US markets.

Here's the rest of today's best

ASX-listed company	Share price	Price change
4DMedical Ltd (ASX: 4DX)	$3.97	18.86%
Judo Capital Holdings Ltd (ASX: JDO)	$1.56	12.23%
Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX: VUL)	$3.99	9.62%
IperionX Ltd (ASX: IPX)	$5.83	9.59%
Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT)	$10.93	8.22%
Resolute Mining Ltd (ASX: RSG)	$1.29	7.98%
West African Resources Ltd (ASX: WAF)	$3.17	7.82%
Ora Banda Mining Ltd (ASX: OBM)	$1.37	7.48%
Greatland Resources Ltd (ASX: GGP)	$13.65	6.72%
Perseus Mining Ltd (ASX: PRU)	$5.17	6.38%

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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