Today, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) managed to deliver a positive session despite weakness in markets overnight. At the end of the day, the benchmark index finished 0.13% higher at 7,379.2 points.
Despite another lacklustre day for bank shares, the overall market pulled together for a green finish today. Leading the pack were real estate, consumer staples, and healthcare shares. Meanwhile, energy companies took a hit after a weak night for oil prices.
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, Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) was the biggest gainer today. Shares in the gold miner strengthened 10.35% after announcing the $1 billion acquisition of Ernest Henry Mining Pty Ltd. Find out more about Evolution Mining here.
The next biggest gaining ASX share today was Liontown Resources Ltd (ASX: LTR). Shares in the lithium exploration company rallied 4.94%. Yesterday, the company announced a landmark native title agreement for its Kathleen Valley lithium project. Uncover the latest Liontown Resources details here.
Today's top 10 biggest gains were made in these ASX shares:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) | $4.425 | 10.35% |
| Liontown Resources Ltd (ASX: LTR) | $1.70 | 4.94% |
| Imugene Ltd (ASX: IMU) | $0.5625 | 4.17% |
| Virgin Money UK PLC (ASX: VUK) | $3.28 | 3.80% |
| Chalice Mining Ltd (ASX: CHN) | $10.22 | 3.65% |
| Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX: IAG) | $4.515 | 3.56% |
| Sonic Healthcare Ltd (ASX: SHL) | $39.86 | 3.32% |
| OZ Minerals Ltd (ASX: OZL) | $26.45 | 3.28% |
| Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) | $11.59 | 3.02% |
| Altium Ltd (ASX: ALU) | $41.04 | 2.94% |
Our top 10 ASX shares today 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.
