Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) ended the week with a wobbly performance despite strong gains among energy shares. The index closed Friday’s session 0.02% higher at 7,114.5 points.

That marks a 1.16% gain for the week and the ASX 200 closed four out of five sessions in the green.

The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) soared 4% on Friday, likely on the back of rising oil prices and concerns a European energy crisis could increase demand for coal. The Brent crude oil price lifted 3.1% to US$96.59 a barrel overnight while the US Nymex crude oil price rose 2.7% to US$90.50 a barrel.

It wasn’t such a good day on the S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ). It fell 0.7% as AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) released its earnings and APA Group (ASX: APA) revealed a $32 million impairment.

Speaking of earnings, TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPG) shares slumped on the telco’s results while Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) shares lifted on the results of the healthcare giant.

Never fear if you missed out on much of today’s earnings excitement; there’s plenty more to come next week.

At the end of Friday’s session, five of the ASX 200’s 11 sectors were in the green.

But which share outperformed all others to be crowned the final daily top performer of this week? Let’s take a look.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Today’s top performing ASX 200 share was none other than Santos Ltd (ASX: STO). It lifted alongside its home sector on Friday. Find out more about the company and what it’s been up to here.

Today’s biggest gains were made by these ASX shares:

Our top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary to let you know which companies were making 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 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 Cochlear Ltd. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended APA Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Cochlear Ltd. and TPG Telecom Limited. 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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