The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) rebounded slightly this week after two consecutive weeks of poor performance. The benchmark index ended the session 0.74% higher at 6,576.40 points.
Nine of the index's 11 sectors closed higher, led by the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ)'s 6% gain. It was likely driven upwards following decent gains on Wall Street overnight.
Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) was the market's worst performer, falling 1.5%. Coal shares were the sector's biggest weight despite the price of coal lifting overnight. Though, lower oil prices likely also weighed on the index.
But beyond the gloom, many of the ASX's top 200 shares outperformed on Friday. Here were the best of the bunch:
Top 10 ASX shares countdown today
Looking at the top 200 listed companies by market capitalisation, Latitude Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: LFS) has bested the rest. The financial services provider's stock surged 18%, recovering some of its gains from earlier this week. Read more about Latitude's performance here.
Following on Latitude's heels is the Block Inc (ASX: SQ2) share price. The payments provider lifted alongside its tech peers on Friday, gaining 11% to do so. Find out more about Block here.
Today's top 10 biggest gains were made by these ASX shares:
ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
Latitude Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: LFS) | $1.275 | 18.06% |
Block Inc (ASX: SQ2) | $99.03 | 11.53% |
Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) | $0.59 | 10.28% |
Liontown Resources Limited (ASX: LTR) | $0.9675 | 9.94% |
Wisetech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) | $38.99 | 8.37% |
Core Lithium Ltd (ASX: CXO) | $0.91 | 8.33% |
REA Group Limited (ASX: REA) | $114.17 | 8.30% |
Pexa Group Ltd (ASX: PXA) | $13.16 | 7.96% |
Pro Medicus Limited (ASX: PME) | $43.56 | 7.93% |
Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX: DHG) | $3.00 | 7.91% |
Our top 10 ASX shares today countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary to ensure you know which companies were making big moves on the day. Check in at Fool.com.au after the market has closed during weekdays to see which stocks make the countdown