The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) slipped ever so slightly on Thursday after major commodity prices tumbled overnight. The index was 0.01% lower at 6,974.90 points as of the marketâs close.
The slip came despite a decent performance by tech shares. S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) rose 1.9% today on the back of lower US bond yields. US 10-year yields fell to around 2.7% while US 2-year yields to near 3.07%.
On the other hand, the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) plummeted 2.2% in todayâs session, likely due to lower oil prices.
Brent crude oil slumped 3.7% to US$96.78 a barrel overnight while the US Nymex crude price slipped 4% to US$90.66 a barrel.
The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) was the marketâs next worse performer, plunging 1% on Thursday after iron ore futures fell 3.8% to US$110.38 a tonne.
At the end of todayâs session, seven of the ASX 200âs 11 sectors were trading higher.
But which stocks outperformed all their peers to be crowned todayâs best improver? Letâs take a look.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Todayâs top performing ASX 200 share is none other than bookmaker Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH). Find out what the stock has been up to lately here.
Todayâs biggest gains were made by these ASX shares:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) | $3.18 | 11.58% |
| Imugene Limited (ASX: IMU) | $.255 | 10.87% |
| Life360 Inc (ASX: 360) | $4.69 | 9.58% |
| Block Inc (ASX: SQ2) | $126.08 | 8.9% |
| Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX: BGA) | $3.73 | 6.88% |
| Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1) | $9.13 | 4.94% |
| AMP Ltd (ASX: AMP) | $1.17 | 4.93% |
| Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) | $7.75 | 4.45% |
| Virgin Money UK CDI (ASX: VUK) | $2.69 | 4.26% |
| Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX: DHG) | $3.74 | 4.18% |
Our top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary to ensure you know which companies were making big moves on the day. Check in at Fool.com.au after the market has closed during weekdays to see which stocks make the countdown.
The post Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.
Wondering where you should invest $1,000 right now?
When investing expert Scott Phillips has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the flagship Motley Fool Share Advisor newsletter he has run for over ten years has provided thousands of paying members with stock picks that have doubled, tripled or even more.* Scott just revealed what he believes could be the “five best ASX stocks” for investors to buy right now. These stocks are trading at near dirt-cheap prices and Scott thinks they could be great buys right now
See The 5 Stocks
*Returns as of July 7 2022
(function() {
function setButtonColorDefaults(param, property, defaultValue) {
if( !param || !param.includes(‘#’)) {
var button = document.getElementsByClassName(“pitch-snippet”)[0].getElementsByClassName(“pitch-button”)[0];
button.style[property] = defaultValue;
}
}
setButtonColorDefaults(“#0095C8”, ‘background’, ‘#5FA85D’);
setButtonColorDefaults(“#0095C8”, ‘border-color’, ‘#43A24A’);
setButtonColorDefaults(“#fff”, ‘color’, ‘#fff’);
})()
More reading
- Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Thursday
- Why is the Pointsbet share price up 8% on the ASX today?
- First mover: CBA share price rises amid interest rate changes
- 3 ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs on Thursday
- Why is the Block share price charging 10% higher on Thursday?
Motley Fool contributor Brooke Cooper 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, Inc., Life360, Inc., MEGAPORT FPO, and Pointsbet Holdings Ltd. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Block, Inc. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended MEGAPORT FPO and Pointsbet Holdings Ltd. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.
from The Motley Fool Australia https://ift.tt/RID7yq9
Stock Pick 