Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

The ASX 200 hit another new record this Thursday.

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It was a bouncy but overall positive day for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) this Thursday. By the time trading closed, the ASX 200 had climbed by another 0.61% to finish up at a record close of 8,191.90 points.

That was after the markets notched yet another new all-time intraday high of 8,200.3 points.

This happy Thursday for the Australian markets comes after a negative night over on the American markets last night.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) almost pulled off a win, but closed 0.25% lower.

The Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) fared slightly worse, taking a 0.31% tumble.

But time to get back to ASX shares and check out how the different ASX sectors went today.

Winners and losers

We only had a handful of red sectors this Thursday.

Leading those were industrial shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) was singled out for punishment, tanking 1.32%.

Healthcare stocks didn't have a great day either, with the S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) copping a 0.52% sell-off.

Communications shares halved that loss. The S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) was walked back 0.25%.

Our final losers were consumer staples stocks and consumer discretionary shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) dropped 0.06%, while the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) fell by less than 0.01%.

Turning to the winners now, it was mining stocks that were running hot today. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) rocketed 2.31% higher.

Utilities shares had a great day too, with the S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) surging up 1.37%.

ASX real estate investment trusts (REITs) were right behind that. The S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) soared 1.3%.

Energy stocks were also in demand, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ)'s 1.1% rise.

Gold shares had a decent time as well. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) saw its value increase by 0.72%.

Financial stocks counted themselves lucky, with the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) shooting 0.51% higher.

Finally, tech shares landed on the right side of the line. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) got a 0.29% lift from investors this Thursday.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Today's index winner was scrap metal company Sims Ltd (ASX: SGM).

Sims stock rose by a massive 12.42% to $12.40 after providing a trading and guidance update to investors.

Here's a look at the rest of today's best ASX shares:

ASX-listed company Share price Price change
Sims Ltd (ASX: SGM) $12.40 12.42%
Strike Energy Ltd (ASX: STX) $0.225 9.76%
Zip Co Ltd (ASX: ZIP) $2.60 9.24%
Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) $9.88 8.10%
Deep Yellow Ltd (ASX: DYL) $1.225 6.06%
Webjet Ltd (ASX: WEB) $8.07 4.81%
James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX) $56.41 5.40%
Sandfire Resources Ltd (ASX: SFR) $9.16 4.93%
Arcadium Lithium plc (ASX: LTM) $3.72 4.20%
Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) $18.76 5.10%

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 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 Telix Pharmaceuticals and Zip Co. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Telix Pharmaceuticals. 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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