Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Today, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) fell for its fourth consecutive session. The benchmark index finished down 0.49% to 7,465.5 points. Weighing down the Aussie index on Thursday were the big iron ore miners, such as BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX: FMG) — both falling more than 5%.

However, as always, the question is: which shares from the top 200 delivered the most green on the ASX today? Here are the ten stocks that delivered gains while the broader market was red:

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Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown today

Looking at the top 200 listed companies, Chorus Ltd (ASX: CNU) was the biggest gainer today. Shares in the New Zealand telco increased 14.16% after announcing the verdict of the New Zealand Commerce Commission on its regulated fibre business. Find out more about Chorus here.

The next best performing ASX share out of the top 200 today was Contact Energy Ltd (ASX: CEN). The energy company's shares climbed 8.43% to $7.85 despite no announcements. Uncover the latest Contact Energy information here.

Today's top 10 biggest gains were made in these ASX shares:

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
Chorus Ltd (ASX: CNU)$6.89514.16%
Contact Energy Ltd (ASX: CEN)$7.858.43%
Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX: NWL)$15.317.51%
The Star Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX: SGR)$3.6256.93%
Breville Group Ltd (ASX: BRG)$32.445.22%
Yancoal Australia Ltd (ASX: YAL)$2.464.24%
Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX: CTD)$21.833.95%
TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPG)$6.633.43%
Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMN)$140.683.43%
Nib Holdings Ltd (ASX: NIB)$7.863.29%

Our top 10 ASX shares 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.

Motley Fool contributor Mitchell Lawler has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. owns shares of and has recommended Netwealth. The Motley Fool Australia owns shares of and has recommended Corporate Travel Management Limited and Netwealth. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Dominos Pizza Enterprises Limited, NIB Holdings Limited, and TPG Telecom Limited. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Bruce Jackson.

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