Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) soared to its highest point in nine months on Thursday, peaking at 7439.7 points before slipping slightly to close 0.57% higher at 7,435.3 points.

That was despite a poor session on Wall Street overnight. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) fell 1.8% on Wednesday overseas, while the S&P 500 Index (SP: .INX) dropped 1.6%, and the Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) slipped 1.2%.

Back home, mining shares led the market higher, with the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) rising 1%, driven by iron ore giants and lithium favourites.

The S&P/ASX 200 Health Care Index (ASX: XHJ) also outperformed, gaining 0.9%.

Meanwhile, an 4.7% gain from Viva Energy Group Ltd (ASX: VEA) wasn’t enough to stop the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) from falling 0.7% alongside oil prices. The black liquid’s value slipped around 1% overnight.

So, with all that covered, let’s take a look at the 10 shares outperforming all others on Thursday.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Shares in Nanosonics Ltd (ASX: NAN) posted the ASX 200’s biggest gain today, soaring 8% to close at $5.12.

The company dropped exciting earnings for the first half of financial year 2023 this morning, detailing a 35% jump in revenue and a 39% lift in profits.

These shares made today’s biggest gains:

Our top 10 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 Nanosonics and ResMed. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Nanosonics and ResMed. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Tpg Telecom. 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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