Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Today, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) finished the day in the green. The benchmark index added 0.32%, climbing to 7,562.6 points.

The question is: which shares delivered the most generously to investors on the ASX today? Here are the ten stocks that rose to the occasion:

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Top 10 ASX shares countdown today

Looking at the top 200 listed companies, Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) was the biggest gainer today. Shares in the company increased 11% following a push for further electrification on the back of the latest IPCC climate report. Find out more about Pilbara Minerals here.

The next biggest gaining ASX share today was PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH). The sports betting company surged 10.2% to $11.17. Uncover the latest PointsBet details here.

Today's top 10 biggest gains were made in these ASX shares:

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS)$2.3310.95%
PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH)$11.149.86%
Orocobre Ltd (ASX: ORE)$9.338.74%
Galaxy Resources Ltd (ASX: GXY)$5.308.61%
Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC)$2.305.99%
Zimplats Holdings Ltd (ASX: ZIM)$24.704.09%
Sims Ltd (ASX: SGM)$16.123.40%
Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT)$143.273.24%
Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX: NWL)$15.892.98%
James Hardie Industries PLC (ASX: JHX)$49.322.90%

Our top 10 ASX shares countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary to ensure you know which companies were making big moves on the day. Check-in at Fool.com.au after the market has closed during weekdays to see which stocks make the countdown.

Motley Fool contributor Mitchell Lawler owns shares of AFTERPAY T FPO. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. owns shares of and has recommended AFTERPAY T FPO, Netwealth, and Pointsbet Holdings Ltd. The Motley Fool Australia owns shares of and has recommended AFTERPAY T FPO and Netwealth. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Pointsbet Holdings Ltd. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Bruce Jackson.

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