Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

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

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Today, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) slipped lower on weakness in energy and mining shares. The benchmark index moved 0.27% lower to 7,417 points.

While it wasn't quite the day for some sectors, healthcare, tech, and real estate performed solidly.

The question is: which shares delivered the heftiest gains 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, Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) was the biggest gainer today. Shares in the lithium producer rallied 7.74% after reporting strong interest at its lithium spodumene concentrate auction yesterday afternoon. Find out more about Pilbara Minerals here.

The next biggest gaining ASX share today was Breville Group Ltd (ASX: BRG). The appliance maker's shares rose 4.17% to $30.51 despite no news. Uncover the latest Breville details here.

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

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS)$2.4357.74%
Breville Group Ltd (ASX: BRG)$30.514.17%
Stockland (ASX: SGP)$4.713.74%
Perseus Mining Ltd (ASX: PRU)$1.5553.67%
WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC)$51.403.03%
Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX: SUL)$12.332.84%
Technology One Ltd (ASX: TNE)$11.8052.47%
Cochlear Ltd (ASX: COH)$235.512.40%
Yancoal Australia Ltd (ASX: YAL)$2.572.39%
Altium Ltd (ASX: ALU)$34.602.28%
Data as at 3:44pm AEST

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 Altium, Cochlear Ltd., Super Retail Group Limited, and WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia owns shares of and has recommended Altium, Super Retail Group Limited, and WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Cochlear 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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