Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

This ASX 200 stock outperformed all others on Thursday.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) traded relatively flat for most of Thursday, finishing the session 0.04% lower at 7,362.2 points.

It came on a dismal performance by the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ). The mining sector tumbled 2%, weighed down by lithium and iron ore producers.

The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) also suffered today, slipping 0.4%.

The S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ), on the other hand, posted a 1.25% gain amid first-half earnings from Bank of Queensland Ltd (ASX: BOQ). The bank posted a 98% fall in statutory profit, driven lower by $260 million of provisions and impairments.

Retailers also posted a strong performance, with the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) rising 1%.

So, with all that in mind, let's take a look at which stocks took out the top spots on the index on Thursday.

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Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Today's top-performing ASX 200 share was Virgin Money UK CDI (ASX: VUK). It gained 5% to close at $2.98 despite no news having been released by the company.

These shares made today's biggest gains:

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
Virgin Money UK CDI (ASX: VUK)$2.985.3%
Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX)$9.794.48%
Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX: LOV)$26.123.65%
Collins Foods Ltd (ASX: CKF)$8.693.58%
Idp Education Ltd (ASX: IEL)$28.193.53%
Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG)$8.043.21%
Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd (ASX: PNI)$8.102.53%
Perpetual Limited (ASX: PPT)$24.142.51%
Coronado Global Resources Inc (ASX: CRN)$1.6752.45%
Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX: LNK)$2.142.39%

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 Collins Foods, Idp Education, Link Administration, Lovisa, and Pinnacle Investment Management Group. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Pinnacle Investment Management Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Collins Foods, Idp Education, and Lovisa. 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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