Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

Investors pulled back today after a strong week thus far.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) endured a tough Thursday session today, dampening some of the momentum we've seen on the share market this week..

By the time the closing bell rang, the ASX 200 had slumped by 0.24%, leaving the index at 8,329.2 points.

This Thursday pullback for the Australian share market follows a slightly more upbeat Wednesday session for American stocks in the early hours of this morning.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) had a decent time of it, rising by 0.25%.

However, the Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) wasn't quite as lucky, and slipped 0.055% lower.

But let's return to the ASX now and take stock of how the various ASX sectors handled today's market negativity.

Winners and losers

There were far more losers than winners this Thursday.

Starting with the former, it was industrial shares that led the charge off the proverbial cliff. The S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) ended up tanking by 0.93%.

Consumer staples stocks were also singled out for punishment, with the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) plunging 0.81%.

Tech shares did a little better. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) still retreated 0.45% though.

Energy stocks weren't far in front of that, evidenced by the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ)'s 0.36% drop.

Then we had consumer discretionary shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) was walked back by 0.35% this session.

Financial stocks didn't have a great time either, with the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) booking a 0.26% impairment.

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) were in a similar ballpark. The S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) was sent home 0.21% lower.

Communications shares were among the losers too, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ)'s 0.14% selldown.

But that's it for the losers.

Turning to the winners now, these were spearheaded by gold stocks. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) was a safe haven today, shooting up 1.16%.

We could say the same for utilities shares, with the S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) rising 0.67%.

Mining stocks escaped today's trading with a win. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) added 0.07% to its total today.

Finally, healthcare shares were our last winners, as you'll see from the S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ)'s 0.01% inch higher.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Today's index winner was lithium stock Arcadium Lithium plc (ASX: LTM). Arcadium Lithium shares shot up a healthy 7.92% this session to finish at $9.13 each.

This jump came after news that the proposed takeover of Arcadium by mining giant Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) had received a green light from American regulators.

Here's how the other top shares from this Thursday pulled up:

ASX-listed company Share price Price change
Arcadium Lithium plc (ASX: LTM) $9.13 7.92%
Pro Medicus Limited (ASX: PME) $269.38 3.86%
Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) $16.53 2.93%
Newmont Corporation (ASX: NEM) $62.72 2.57%
Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd (ASX: PNI) $23.63 2.29%
Sandfire Resources Ltd (ASX: SFR) $9.51 2.26%
West African Resources Ltd (ASX: WAF) $1.59 2.26%
Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX: CWY) $2.75 2.23%
Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX: NWL) $30.41 2.15%
De Grey Mining Ltd (ASX: DEG) $1.91 2.14%

Our top 10 shares countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary that shows 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 positions in Newmont. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Netwealth Group and Pinnacle Investment Management Group. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended Pro Medicus. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Netwealth Group and Pinnacle Investment Management Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Pro Medicus. 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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