Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

These ASX 200 shares defied today's downturn to post notable gains.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) sank lower on Thursday, weighed down by tech shares. The index closed 1.02% lower at 6,730.7 points.

Its suffering followed a rough night's trade on Wall Street amid surging US government bond yields. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) fell 0.3% overnight while the S&P 500 Index (SP: .INX) slipped 0.7% and the Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) slumped 0.9%.

The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) led the Aussie bourse's downturn, falling 3.8%.

The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) also struggled, plunging 2.4% alongside base metal prices.

All base metals except nickel and zinc slipped lower overnight, with lead's 1.6% fall leading the pack. Gold futures also slumped 1.3% to US$1,634.20 an ounce while iron ore futures dumped 0.4% to US$94.86 a tonne.

The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) was alone in the green today, gaining 3.1%.

It followed a good night for oil prices, with the Brent crude oil price lifting 2.6% to US$92.41 a barrel and the US Nymex crude oil price climbing 3.3% to US$85.55 a barrel.

So, with all that in mind, which share outperformed all others on Thursday? Keep reading to find out.

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Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

The Novonix Ltd (ASX: NVX) share price topped the lot today after the company announced it has been awarded a US$150 million grant.

Today's biggest gains were made by these shares:

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
Novonix Ltd (ASX: NVX)$2.287.04%
Adbri Ltd (ASX: ABC)$1.506.76%
Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS)$34.566.18%
Challenger Ltd (ASX: CGF)$6.774.64%
Chalice Mining Ltd (ASX: CHN)$4.344.08%
Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX: SUN)$10.963.1%
Perseus Mining Limited (ASX: PRU)$1.6252.2%
Santos Ltd (ASX: STO)$7.532.03%
Auckland International Airport Limited (ASX: AIA)$6.632%
Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT)$1.5551.97%

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.

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 no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Challenger Limited. 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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