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) avoided negative territory after its worst fall in 17 months yesterday. At the end of the session, the benchmark index finished 0.1% higher at 6,997.8 points.

Investors were torn in two directions today as the market unleashed a number of well-received company earnings, while the terror of Russia's invasion of Ukraine raged on.

Surprisingly, it was the tech sector that aided in the positive performance across the Aussie index. Remarkably, every tech share in the ASX 200 finished in the green, putting the sector at an 8.14% gain.

The question is: which shares managed to stay in the green on the ASX today? Here are the top ten stocks that pulled through for investors:

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Top 10 ASX shares countdown today

Looking at the top 200 listed companies, Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) was the biggest gainer today. Shares in the uranium mining company charged ahead 12.41% after losses narrowed to US$11 million in the first half. Find out more about Paladin Energy here.

The next biggest gaining ASX share today was APM Human Services International Ltd (ASX: APM). The employment and health services provider experienced a 10.90% jump in its share price. Investors were reacting positively following its solid first-half result. Uncover the latest APM Human Services International details here.

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

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN)$0.7712.41%
APM Human Services International Ltd (ASX: APM)$2.9510.90%
Liontown Resources Ltd (ASX: LTR)$1.4310.00%
Yancoal Australia Ltd (ASX: YAL)$3.497.39%
Chalice Mining Ltd (ASX: CHN)$7.407.25%
Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX)$5.197.23%
Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC)$9.576.93%
Imugene Ltd (ASX: IMU)$0.2356.82%
Home Consortium Ltd (ASX: HMC)$6.456.61%
Nickel Mines Ltd (ASX: NIC)$1.546.57%
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 owns Lynas Corporation Limited. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. 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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