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) suffered another fall following in the footsteps of US markets overnight. The benchmark index tumbled 1.08% to 7,196.7 points.

Some of the hardest hit shares on the Aussie market were from the energy, healthcare, and tech sectors.

However, the question is: which shares delivered the biggest returns 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, Regis Resources Ltd (ASX: RRL) was the biggest gainer today. Shares in gold miner jumped 6.32% as gold prices held steady. Find out more about Regis Resources here.

The next biggest gaining ASX share today was Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN). Yet another gold mining company that performed strongly on Wednesday. Shares in Evolution rallied 4.19% to $3.48, once again supported by the steady gold price. Uncover the latest Evolution Mining details here.

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

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
Regis Resources Ltd (ASX: RRL)$2.026.32%
Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN)$3.484.19%
AGL Energy Ltd (ASX: AGL)$5.873.35%
Perseus Mining Ltd (ASX: PRU)$1.3953.33%
Orica Ltd (ASX: ORI)$12.042.99%
Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST)$8.502.91%
IDP Education Ltd (ASX: IDP)$34.062.28%
Yancoal Australia Ltd (ASX: YAL)$2.722.26%
Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX: NCM)$22.631.89%
Latitude Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: LFS)$2.201.85%
Data as at 4:00pm 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 Idp Education Pty Ltd. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. 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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