The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) spent another day in the green on Thursday, gaining 0.13% to close at 7,511.6 points.
It follows the United States Federal Reserves’ decision to bump interest rates another 0.25% to 4.75%, seemingly marking a slowdown in hikes.
Staying overseas, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) led Wall Street overnight, rising 2%.
It likely comes as no surprise then that the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) outperformed all other sectors today, rising 3.1%.
On the other hand, the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) was the worst performer, falling 0.9% amid tumbling oil prices. Brent crude oil slumped 3.1% overnight while the US Nymex crude dropped 3.1% to US$76.41 a barrel.
But which ASX 200 shares posted the biggest gains of all on Thursday? Letâs take a look.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Todayâs top-performing ASX 200 share was tech giant Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1). Its share price gained 11% today amid a notable tech rally.
These shares made todayâs biggest gains:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1) | $6.20 | 11.11% |
| Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) | $82.60 | 7.47% |
| Wisetech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) | $63.53 | 6.77% |
| Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) | $14.93 | 6.41% |
| Chalice Mining Ltd (ASX: CHN) | $6.72 | 6.16% |
| Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX: CCP) | $23.32 | 6% |
| Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) | $3.36 | 5.99% |
| Block Inc (ASX: SQ2) | $120.93 | 5.93% |
| Sayona Mining Ltd (ASX: SYA) | $0.27 | 5.88% |
| Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX: DHG) | $3.33 | 5.71% |
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 Block, Megaport, WiseTech Global, and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Block, WiseTech Global, and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Megaport. 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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