Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

These stocks defied today's carnage to end the week in the green.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) tumbled into the weekend on the back of a dire session on Wall Street. The index closed 0.78% lower at 7,148.7 points today. That marks a 0.89% week-on-week fall.

Fears of a recession following the recent rate hike from the US Federal Reserve appeared to drive New York indices lower overnight. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) fell 2.2%, the S&P 500 Index (SP: .INX) dropped 2.5%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) plunged 3.2%.

With that in mind, I doubt it's a surprise to anyone that Aussie tech stocks were among those suffering the most today. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) plummeted 2%. The Block Inc (ASX: SQ2) share price led the sector's fall with a 6.2% tumble.

On the other hand, the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) posted the biggest gain, rising 0.3% despite falling oil prices.

The Brent crude oil price fell 1.8% to US$81.21 a barrel and the US Nymex crude oil price dropped 1.5% to US$76.11 a barrel.

All in all, two of the ASX 200's 11 sectors closed in the green today. But which stock outperformed all others to end the week on the highest high? Keep reading to find out.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Today's top-performing ASX 200 share was Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX: AZJ).

It gained 4% on news the company has found a buyer for its East Coast Rail business. The competition watchdog declared the business' sale a condition of Aurizon's previous acquisition of One Rail Australia.

Today's biggest gains were made by these shares:

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX: AZJ)$3.874.03%
Kelsian Group Ltd (ASX: KLS)$6.083.58%
Coronado Global Resources Inc (ASX: CRN)$1.993.11%
New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX: NHC)$6.242.8%
Spark New Zealand Ltd (ASX: SPK)$5.052.64%
Viva Energy Group Ltd (ASX: VEA)$2.762.6%
Ampol Ltd (ASX: ALD)$28.582.47%
Sayona Mining Ltd (ASX: SYA)$0.212.44%
Brickworks Limited (ASX: BKW)$22.592.26%
Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX: CLW)$4.622.21%

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 positions in and has recommended Block and Brickworks. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Block and Brickworks. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Aurizon. 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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