Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

The ASX 200 clocked a few new all-time highs this Friday.

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It's been a spectacular end to the trading week for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) and most ASX shares this Friday.

The ASX 200 spent most of the day climbing in value, and even hit a new all-time record high of 7,745.6 points this afternoon. That also happens to be where the index closed at, up 0.61% for the day.

This happy end to the ASX's week comes after an equally bullish night of trading up on Wall Street last night.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) had a decent time, rising by 0.12%.

The Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) was in an even better mood, gaining a happy 0.9%.

But time to get back to the ASX, with a look at how the different ASX sectors finished up their respective weeks.

Winners and losers

It was a fantastic day for the vast majority of ASX sectors, with only a handful recording a backwards step.

Healthcare was the unlucky sector that got singled out for punishment this Friday. The S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) had a clanger, dropping by a hefty 1.52%.

Communications shares were also given the cold shoulder. The S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) suffered a 0.66% swing against it.

Our final loser was the consumer discretionary sector, as you can see from the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ)'s loss of 0.32%.

But that's it for the red sectors. Moving on to happier ones, today's winners were led by mining stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) had a cracker, shooting up by a rosy 1.99%.

Tech shares were also running hot, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ)'s 1.87% surge.

Then we had gold stocks. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) shone as well, galloping 1.84% higher.

Energy shares proved to be winners too. The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) had a ball, rising 0.94%.

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) weren't left out either. The S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) built on yesterday's rise by adding another 0.86% to its value.

Utilities stocks also counted themselves among the winners today, with the S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) getting a 0.55% boost from investors.

Financial shares were another happy place to be. The S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) lifted by 0.53% today.

As were consumer staples stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) got a 0.48% upgrade from investors.

Our final winner was the industrial sector. The S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) still managed a solid 0.33% uptick this Friday though.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Taking out the crown for best share on the index this Friday was, by a mile, tech stock Life360 Inc (ASX: 360).

Life360 shares rocketed a jaw-dropping 38.48% today up to $11.30 a share after the company reported its latest earnings this morning. Friyay indeed.

Here's a look at the rest of today's winners:

ASX-listed company Share price Price change
Life360 Inc (ASX: 360) $11.30 38.48%
Core Lithium Ltd (ASX: CXO) $0.24 14.29%
Sayona Mining Ltd (ASX: SYA) $0.045 12.50%
Arcadium Lithium plc (ASX: LTM) $8.56 10.31%
Nickel Industries Ltd (ASX: NIC) $0.77 9.22%
Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO) $134.93 5.99%
Healius Ltd (ASX: HLS) $1.17 5.41%
Newmont Corporation (ASX: NEM) $48.40 5.24%
Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) $6.11 4.62%
IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) $8.30 4.53%

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 Sebastian Bowen has positions in Newmont. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Life360 and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Xero. 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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