Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

The ASX actually finished its week on a high note today.

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Well, we had a long wait this week for a green day for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO). But, after three horrid days of trading this week, we got it this Friday.

By the closing bell, the ASX 200 had added a healthy 0.76% today, pulling the Index up to 7,921.3 points as we head into the weekend.

This happy Friday session on the ASX comes after a mixed night of trading over on the US markets.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) gave up a big lead to record a decent rise of 0.2% last night (our time).

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) went the other way though, sinking 0.93%.

Let's get back to the local markets now though and check out what the different ASX sectors were up to this Friday.

Winners and losers

There were certainly more smiles than frowns on the stock market today.

The worst place to be though was in gold shares. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) had a shocker, taking 2.63%.

Things were better for consumer staples stocks, but the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) still fell by 0.22%.

But all other sectors rose today.

Leading the risers were broader mining shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) had a ball today, shooting up 1.42%.

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) were close behind, with the S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) rocketing 1.29%.

Energy stocks were also running hot. The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) gained 0.84%.

Healthcare shares put on a strong showing as well, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ)'s 0.73% rise.

Tech stocks were right behind that. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) ended up enjoying a 0.72% increase.

Industrial shares were also in that ballpark, with the S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) lifting by 0.67%.

ASX consumer discretionary stocks fared far better than their staples counterparts. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) was bumped up by 0.62%.

Then we had financial shares, with the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) banking a 0.53% improvement.

Utilities stocks were relaxed as well. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) was given a 0.29% upgrade by the closing bell.

Finally, communications shares pulled out a win. The S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) inched 0.05% higher today.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Today's top stock on the index was energy share Karoon Energy Ltd (ASX: KAR). Karoon shares vaulted a happy 5.75% higher to close at $1.84 each.

There wasn't any fresh news out of Karoon today, but perhaps investors were taking a second look at the quarterly update the company released yesterday.

Here's how the rest of today's best ASX shares on the Index landed the plane:

ASX-listed company Share price Price change
Karoon Energy Ltd (ASX: KAR) $1.84 5.75%
Liontown Resources Ltd (ASX: LTR) $0.965 5.46%
Judo Capital Holdings Ltd (ASX: JDO) $1.365 5.00%
Coronado Global Resources Inc (ASX: CRN) $1.38 4.94%
Deep Yellow Ltd (ASX: DYL) $1.205 4.33%
Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) $2.98 3.83%
Sims Ltd (ASX: SGM) $10.09 3.59%
Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN) $53.67 3.47%
Audinate Group Ltd (ASX: AD8) $15.81 3.27%
IRESS Ltd (ASX: IRE) $10.54 3.23%

Enjoy the weekend!

Our top 10 shares countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary that lets you know which companies made 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 Sebastian Bowen 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 Audinate Group. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Audinate Group. 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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