Today, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) behaved in a jittery manner as investors flip-flopped between bullish and bearish. At the end of the session, the benchmark index finished 0.08% higher at 7,217 points.
There were a few gemstones in amongst the mud on the ASX today. Notably, the communication services sector stood boldly above the rest as telcos enjoyed a spirited bid. Likewise, industrials and banks were in favour, all rising more than 1%.
Unfortunately, where there was green there was also red. Most noteworthy of the fallers were utilities, with Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) succumbing to a 14% collapse after reducing its FY2022 guidance amid energy market volatility.
However, 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:
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Top 10 ASX shares countdown today
Looking at the top 200 listed companies, Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) was the biggest gainer today. Shares in Australia's largest network provider appreciated by 3.09% as Optus criticised its proposed partnership with TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPG). Find out more about Telstra Corporation here.
The next best performing ASX share across the market today was TPG Telecom. As you might expect, the 2.87% gain in the company's share price is likely linked to the warm reception received by Telstra. Uncover the latest TPG Telecom details here.
Today's top 10 biggest gains were made in these ASX shares:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) | $4.00 | 3.09% |
| TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPG) | $5.915 | 2.87% |
| Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX: FMG) | $20.67 | 2.79% |
| Auckland International Airport Ltd (ASX: AIA) | $6.90 | 2.68% |
| Nufarm Ltd (ASX: NUF) | $5.40 | 2.08% |
| Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX: RWC) | $4.00 | 2.04% |
| Chorus Ltd (ASX: CNU) | $6.61 | 2.01% |
| Commonwealth Bank of Australia Ltd (ASX: CBA) | $106.40 | 1.96% |
| Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) | $14.65 | 1.95% |
| BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) | $45.41 | 1.79% |
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.
