Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

Guess which ASX 200 lithium stock outperformed the entire index on Friday.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) ended the week on a high, gaining 0.39% to close at 7,283.6 points. That sees it having recovered all but 0.29% of Monday's losses.

Helping it along on Friday was the S&P/ASX 200 Communications Index (ASX: XTJ). It rose 0.9%.

Bank stocks also had a good run into the weekend, with the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) lifting 0.5%.

Meanwhile, mining giants helped drive the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) 0.5% higher.

On the other hand, the S&P/ASX 200 Real Estate Index (ASX: XRE) was the worst performer, falling 0.3%.

So, with most of the market trading in the green on Friday, which ASX 200 share posted the biggest gains? Let's take a look.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Taking out the index's top spot today was the Liontown Resources Ltd (ASX: LTR) share price.

It roared 13% higher to close at $1.63 on Friday. And that could be just the beginning if Bell Potter is to be believed. The broker recently tipped the lithium hopeful's stock to soar to $2.81, my Fool colleague James reports.

These shares made today's biggest gains:

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
Liontown Resources Ltd (ASX: LTR)$1.6313.19%
Ramelius Resources Ltd (ASX: RMS)$1.045.58%
Newell Brands Inc (ASX: NWL)$13.564.95%
Block Inc (ASX: SQ2)$114.242.92%
Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS)$4.182.45%
Allkem Ltd (ASX: AKE)$12.362.15%
Chalice Mining Ltd (ASX: CHN)$6.651.99%
Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX: DHG)$3.101.97%
Perseus Mining Limited (ASX: PRU)$2.181.87%
Smartgroup Corporation Ltd (ASX: SIQ)$6.601.85%

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.

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 and Netwealth Group. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Block, Netwealth Group, and Smartgroup. 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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