Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

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

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Today, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) ascended to yet another new record high to finish the week. The benchmark index gained 0.54% to 7,628.9 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:

Top 10 ASX shares countdown today

Looking at the top 200 listed companies, Downer EDI Limited (ASX: DOW) was the biggest gainer today. Shares in the company increased 5.2% following its positive FY21 results yesterday. Find out more about Downer here.

The next biggest gaining ASX share today was Premier Investments Limited (ASX: PMV). The speciality retailer's shares climbed 4.94% to $28.49 after a bullish broker note from UBS this morning. Uncover the latest Premier Investments details here.

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

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
Downer EDI Limited (ASX: DOW)$6.075.20%
Premier Investments Limited (ASX: PMV)$28.494.94%
Star Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX: SGR)$3.514.78%
AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL)$7.474.04%
QUBE Holdings Ltd (ASX: QUB)$3.073.72%
AMP Ltd (ASX: AMP)$1.1553.59%
Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE)$12.253.38%
WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC)$35.033.18%
Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG)$4.452.77%
Skycity Entertainment Group Limited (ASX: SKC)$3.072.68%

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 has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. owns shares of and has recommended WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia owns shares of and has recommended Premier Investments Limited, Treasury Wine Estates Limited, and WiseTech Global. 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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