Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

Tech shares led the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) bounced back from Wednesday's seven-week low today. The index closed 1.77% higher at 6,848.70 points.

It followed a strong session on Wall Street that saw the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) break a seven-session losing streak to gain 2.1%.

It might not surprise readers then that the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) led the market's gains today, rising 3.2%.

Meanwhile, lithium shares led the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ)'s 2.7% gain while the S&P/ASX Real Estate Index (ASX: XRE) lifted 2.9%.

But it wasn't a great day for all ASX 200 sectors. The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) tumbled 2.8% following a disastrous night for oil prices.

The Brent crude oil price fell 5.2% to a new seven-month low of US$88 overnight. Meanwhile, the US Nymex crude oil price dropped 5.7% to trade at US$81.94 a barrel – its lowest point since January.

All in all, 10 of the ASX 200's 11 sectors closed higher on Thursday. But which share outperformed all others to take today's crown? Keep reading to find out.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Today's top performing ASX 200 share was software developer Life360 Inc (ASX: 360).

There was no price-sensitive news from the stock today. However, it did release its presentation to the Bell Potter Technology Decoded Conference.

Among other things, the presentation outlined the company's "pathway to profitability". That's expected to see it profitable by 2024. Find out more about the company and what it's been up to lately here.

Today's biggest gains were made by these ASX shares:

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
Life360 Inc (ASX: 360)$5.6916.36%
Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1)$8.3312.57%
Novonix Ltd (ASX: NVX)$2.2911.17%
Lake Resources NL (ASX: LKE)$1.3410.74%
Zip Co Ltd (ASX: ZIP)$0.918.98%
City Chic Collection Limited (ASX: CCX)$1.638.67%
Nufarm Ltd (ASX: NUF)$5.267.79%
Allkem Ltd (ASX: AKE)$15.177.74%
Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS)$4.257.59%
Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: CUV)$21.207.38%

Our top 10 ASX 200 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 Life360, Inc., MEGAPORT FPO, and ZIPCOLTD FPO. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended MEGAPORT FPO. 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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