The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) broke a four-day losing streak with a slight gain on Thursday. The index closed 0.19% higher at 7,135.7 points.
That was despite a poor performance from both the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) and the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ). The former posted a 1.2% fall while the latter slipped 2% amid lower oil prices.
The Brent crude oil price fell 1.1% to US$92.86 a barrel overnight while the US Nymex crude oil price slipped 1.5% to US$85.59 a barrel.
Fortunately, the sectors' falls were offset by gains elsewhere.
The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) led the way, gaining 1.9%. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) also posted a solid rise, lifting 1.2%.
All in all, nine of the ASX 200's 11 sectors ended in the green today. But which stock outperformed all others? Keep reading to find out.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
The top-performing stock on the iconic index today was Pendal Group Ltd (ASX: PDL). It soared 10.5% on news of its planned takeover by Perpetual Limited (ASX: PPT).
A court ruled that Perpetual could be liable for more than the $23 million 'break fee' if it were to walk away from the transaction.
Today's biggest gains were made by these shares:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Pendal Group Ltd (ASX: PDL) | $4.93 | 10.54% |
| Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) | $6.19 | 10.14% |
| Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX: FPH) | $18.41 | 3.89% |
| De Grey Mining Limited (ASX: DEG) | $1.23 | 3.8% |
| AUB Group Ltd (ASX: AUB) | $22.82 | 3.4% |
| St Barbara Ltd (ASX: SBM) | $0.61 | 3.39% |
| Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX: LOV) | $25.68 | 3.22% |
| Nanosonics Ltd (ASX: NAN) | $4.52 | 2.96% |
| Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX: BGA) | $3.40 | 2.72% |
| Blackmores Ltd (ASX: BKL) | $69.80 | 2.66% |
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.
