Today brought more gains for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO), with energy shares taking the lead. The index was 0.69% higher at 6,993 points as of Monday's close.
It marks a fifth consecutive session in which the benchmark index closed in the green. Though, it hasn't clambered back its June losses yet.
The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) led on Monday, gaining 1.9% on the back of higher oil prices.
The price of Brent crude oil lifted 2.7% on Friday to trade at US$110.01 a barrel. Meanwhile, the US Nymex crude oil price gained 2.3% to reach US$96.42 a barrel.
It was also a good day for the S&P/ASX 200 Health Care Index (ASX: XHJ) and the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ). The latter's lift likely had something to do with higher base metals and iron ore prices.
The price of nickel lifted 7.8% on Friday while iron ore futures rose 7.4% to trade at US$115.48 a tonne.
It wasn't all glory, however. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) slumped 0.4% on the back of the Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1) share price's 13% tumble.
At the end of Monday's session, eight of the ASX 200's 11 sectors were in the green. But which shares topped the lot? Let's take a look.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Today's top performer was lithium and boron producer Allkem Ltd (ASX: AKE). The stock gained 4.5% today despite the company's silence. Find out what Allkem has been up to lately here.
Today's biggest gains were made by these ASX 200 shares:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Allkem Ltd (ASX: AKE) | $11.79 | 4.52% |
| Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) | $9.10 | 4.48% |
| Elders Ltd (ASX: ELD) | $11.75 | 4.17% |
| Champion Iron Ltd (ASX: CIA) | $4.98 | 3.75% |
| Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX: SHL) | $35.40 | 3.3% |
| Sims Ltd (ASX: SGM) | $15.16 | 3.2% |
| St Barbara Ltd (ASX: SBM) | $1.16 | 3.11% |
| Deterra Royalties Ltd (ASX: DRR) | $4.45 | 3.01% |
| Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd (ASX: PNI) | $10.31 | 3% |
| Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS) | $32.84 | 2.69% |
Our top 10 ASX 200 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.
