The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) slipped lower on Thursday, falling 0.32% to close the session at 7,292.7 points.
Leading the fall was the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ), which slumped 0.8%.
Other sectors posting notable slumps included the S&P/ASX 200 Health Care Index (ASX: XHJ), the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ), and the S&P/ASX 200 Real Estate Index (ASX: XRE). They fell 0.6%, 0.5%, and 0.6% respectively.
Though, it wasn’t all bad. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) rose 0.2%, helped by the Allkem Ltd (ASX: AKE) share price. The companyâs stock gained 4.1% amid rumours Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) could consider it a takeover target.
But todayâs top-performing share doesnât belong to any of the sectors mentioned thus far. Letâs take a look at what drove it to lead the ASX 200 today.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Taking out todayâs top spot was, of course, newly crowned takeover target Blackmores Ltd (ASX: BKL). The stock soared 22.75% on the back of a $1.9 billion acquisition offer.
These shares made todayâs biggest gains:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Blackmores Ltd (ASX: BKL) | $94.26 | 22.75% |
| Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN) | $0.42 | 9.09% |
| Allkem Ltd (ASX: AKE) | $11.80 | 4.15% |
| Kelsian Group Ltd (ASX: KLS) | $5.99 | 3.28% |
| Nanosonics Ltd (ASX: NAN) | $5.65 | 2.54% |
| Iress Ltd (ASX: IRE) | $10.21 | 2% |
| Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC) | $7.29 | 1.96% |
| Regis Resources Ltd (ASX: RRL) | $2.18 | 1.87% |
| Capricorn Metals Ltd (ASX: CMM) | $4.59 | 1.77% |
| Silver Lake Resources Ltd (ASX: SLR) | $1.27 | 1.6% |
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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More reading
- Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Thursday
- 3 All Ords stocks rocketing over 10% on Thursday
- BrainChip share price sinks to multi-year low. What now?
- Why Allkem, Blackmores, Helloworld, and St Barbara shares are charging higher
- Allkem share price pops amid Rio Tinto takeover rumours
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. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Nanosonics. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Blackmores. 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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