Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

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

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Today, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shook off a feeling of unease amid tensions between Russia and Ukraine. At the end of the session, the benchmark index finished 0.37% higher at 7,243.9 points.

While a majority of the top 200 finished in the negative, a handful of solid performers came to the rescue. The energy sector was the best of the bunch, getting a boost from higher oil prices and a booming half-year result from Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT). A positive showing from banks and gold miners added to the winnings for shareholders today.

The question is: which shares delivered the biggest returns to investors on the ASX today? Here are the top ten stocks that came through for investors:

Top 10 ASX shares countdown today

Looking at the top 200 listed companies, Beach Energy was the biggest gainer today. Shares in the oil and gas company rallied bolted 9.43% higher after it revealed a 66% increase in profits. The solid half was backed up by Beach Energy maintaining its guidance for FY22. Find out more about Beach Energy here.

The next biggest gaining ASX share today was Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN). The gold mining company's share price surged 7.9% to the upside amid strength in the precious metal. Uncover the latest Evolution Mining details here.

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

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT)$1.6259.43%
Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN)$3.967.90%
Mercury NZ Ltd (ASX: MCY)$5.557.35%
Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC)$3.166.76%
Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST)$9.005.88%
JB Hi-Fi Ltd (ASX: JBH)$51.715.42%
Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC)$23.884.83%
AGL Energy Ltd (ASX: AGL)$7.164.68%
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX: BEN)$9.674.43%
Yancoal Australia Ltd (ASX: YAL)$3.324.40%
Data as at 4:00pm AEDT

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.

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. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia owns and has recommended Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Westpac Banking Corporation. 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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