It was yet another positive day for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) this Thursday, which is making this short week an especially pleasing one for investors. Following rises on Tuesday and again yesterday, the ASX 200 has closed up a healthy 0.19% today. That leaves the index at 7,175.3 points.
These gains were despite a mixed showing on the American markets overnight. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) finished in the red last night (our time), falling by 0.79%. The Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) fared far better though, recording a lift of 0.39%.
The S&P 500 Index (SP: .INX) met these two other US indexes in the middle, with an anaemic gain of 0.08%.
But let's get back to the ASX. Today's strong showing was driven by ASX tech shares, with the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) leading the market with a rise of 0.96%.
Mining shares had a decent showing too, with the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) lifting by a solid 0.28%.
ASX financials shares were also one of the best-performing ASX sectors on the market this session, with the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) gaining 0.79%.
In contrast, the S&P/ASX 200 Health Care Index (ASX: XHJ) was the worst performer, losing 1.97%.
ASX gold shares also lost some of their lustre today, with the S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) falling by 1.54%.
But enough with the indexes, it's time now to take stock of the top ten ASX 200 share performers this Thursday.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
The top ASX 200 performer this Thursday was none other than financials share Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX: IAG).
IAG shares put on a solid 4.59% and closed at $5.47 apiece after hitting a new 52-week high of $5.48 earlier this afternoon. That was thanks to a well-received investor day update, which revealed strong premiums growth and margins for FY2023.
Here's a list of the other top-performing ASX 200 shares from today's session.
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX: IAG) | $5.47 | 4.59% |
| Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX: AZJ) | $3.73 | 4.48% |
| New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX: NHC) | $5.54 | 4.33% |
| Coronado Global Resources Inc (ASX: CRN) | $45.90 | 3.97% |
| Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) | $22.48 | 3.59% |
| AUB Group Limited (ASX: AUB) | $27.51 | 2.96% |
| Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC) | $6.41 | 2.4% |
| Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) | $182.20 | 2.33% |
| Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) | $8.54 | 2.28% |
| Champion Iron Ltd (ASX: CIA) | $6.32 | 1.77% |
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.
