The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) ended a disappointing week on a high today. It lifted 0.53% to close at 7,213.2 points on Friday. That marks a 1.21% week-on-week loss.
Leading todayâs gains was the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ). It rose 1.9% on the back of commodity prices.
Gold futures lifted 0.2% overnight to US$1,801.50 an ounce and iron ore futures improved 2.2% to US$109.49 a tonne. Meanwhile, copper added 0.6% amid Goldman Sachsâ bullishness.
The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) also recovered 1% following a dire four-session-long losing streak that saw it dump 5.7%.
On the other side of the coin, the S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) fell 0.8%, weighed down by the APA Group (ASX: APA) share price.
All in all, seven of the ASX 200âs 11 sectors closed higher today. But which share outperformed all others? Keep reading to find out.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Today’s top-performing share was Champion Iron Ltd (ASX: CIA). It gained 5.15% today.
Todayâs biggest gains were made by these shares:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Champion Iron Ltd (ASX: CIA) | $7.35 | 5.15% |
| Sandfire Resources Ltd (ASX: SFR) | $5.67 | 4.81% |
| BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN) | $0.64 | 4.07% |
| Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1) | $6.46 | 4.03% |
| Karoon Energy Ltd (ASX: KAR) | $2.14 | 3.88% |
| Block Inc (ASX: SQ2) | $93.84 | 3.84% |
| Chalice Mining Ltd (ASX: CHN) | $6.54 | 3.81% |
| Blackmores Ltd (ASX: BKL) | $72.80 | 3.25% |
| Minerals Resources Limited (ASX: MIN) | $90.50 | 3.1% |
| Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX: AZJ) | $3.80 | 2.98% |
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 Megaport. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Apa Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Aurizon, Blackmores, and 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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