Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

The ASX 200 hit ten rises in a row today.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) enjoyed another green day this Thursday, making it a ten-day winning streak for the Australian share market.

As of the closing bell, the ASX 200 had added 0.21% to its total, pulling the index up to a flat 8,027 points.

This successful session of trading for ASX shares comes after a similarly bullish night of trading over on the US markets.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) bounced around but ended up crawling 0.14% higher.

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) fared better, recording a rise of 0.57%.

But time now to turn back to the local markets and see what was going on amidst the various ASX sectors this Thursday.

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Winners and losers

We had many winners, but also a few losers today.

Leading said losers were utilities shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) had a day to forget, tanking by 0.52%.

Financial stocks ere also left out in the cold, with the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) retreating by 0.28%.

Healthcare shares were our final losers. The S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) slipped by 0.06%.

But it was all smiles in the other corners of the market.

Leading the winners today were once again tech shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) had another fantastic session, screaming 1.88% higher.

Industrial stocks had a day to remember as well, with the S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) soaring 1.28%.

As did real estate investment trusts (REITs), with the S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) surging 0.82%.

Mining stocks were also a success story. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) banked a gain of 0.41%.

ASX gold shares continued their recent run too, with the All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) shooting up 0.37%.

Consumer staples stocks put on a decent showing, with the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) vaulting 0.21% upwards.

Their consumer discretionary counterparts were right behind, with the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) lifting 0.2%

Communications shares fared similarly. The S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) rose by 0.19%.

Finally, energy stocks eked out a gain, with the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) inching up 0.02%.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Today's winner was again tech darling WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC). Wisetech had another fantastic day, shooting up an additional 7.77% to $120.39.

It seems the goodwill from yesterday's earnings is still burning hot.

Here's a look at the other ASX shares you wish you owned today:

ASX-listed company Share price Price change
WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) $120.39 7.77%
Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC) $7.65 6.25%
Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX: SUL) $17.70 6.24%
Brambles Ltd (ASX: BXB) $18.03 5.32%
Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX: BGA) $4.53 5.10%
Ventia Services Group Ltd (ASX: VNT) $4.37 4.80%
A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) $5.90 4.42%
Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) $14.51 3.57%
Stockland Corporation Ltd (ASX: SGP) $4.76 3.48%
Chorus Ltd (ASX: CNU) $7.42 3.20%

Our top 10 shares countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary that shows which companies made 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 A2 Milk. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Super Retail Group and WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Super Retail Group and WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended A2 Milk. 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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