The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) slipped again today, weighed down by materials shares. The index closed Fridayâs session 0.25% lower at 6,828.7 points.
That leaves it 275.4 points â or 3.88% â lower than it ended last week following disastrous sessions on Monday and Thursday.
The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) fell 1.9% today after concerns of a major lockdown and lower factory activity in China dragged on commodities overnight.
Iron ore futures tumbled 8% overnight to US$96.39 a tonne. Meanwhile, base metals fell as much as 7.6%.
In more positive news, the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) lifted 0.7% despite a notable announcement from AMP Ltd (ASX: AMP).
All in all, five of the ASX 200âs 11 sectors gained on Friday. But which share outperformed all others? Keep reading to find out.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Todayâs top performing ASX 200 share was tech giant Life360 Inc (ASX: 360). Its share price surged 5.56% despite the companyâs silence.
Find out more about Life360 and what itâs been up to lately here.
Todayâs biggest gains were made by these ASX shares:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Life360 Inc (ASX: 360) | $5.13 | 5.56% |
| GPT Group (ASX: GPT) | $4.23 | 2.67% |
| Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: CUV) | $19.25 | 2.34% |
| A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) | $5.83 | 2.28% |
| Block Inc (ASX: SQ2) | $101.01 | 2.19% |
| New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX: NHC) | $5.10 | 2% |
| Bank of Queensland Ltd (ASX: BOQ) | $6.99 | 1.9% |
| Charter Hall Retailer REIT (ASX: CQR) | $4.12 | 1.73% |
| Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) | $117.20 | 1.58% |
| Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) | $5.28 | 1.54% |
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 Block, Inc. and Life360, Inc. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Block, Inc. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended A2 Milk and Macquarie Group 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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