Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

These ten ASX 200 shares outperformed all others on Monday.

You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn More

It was a wobbly day on the market for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) as energy shares led the way. The index closed 0.07% higher at 7,020.60 points on Monday.

A slight lift among embattled global oil prices likely helped the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) record an 1.85% gain today.

The Brent crude oil price lifted 0.8% after the ASX closed on Friday to trade at US$94.92 a barrel – representing a weekly loss of 13.7%. Meanwhile, the US Nymex crude price rose 0.5% to US$89.01 a barrel – a 9.7% week-on-week drop.

S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) shares also outperformed today, lifting 1.8% after OZ Minerals Limited (ASX: OZL) rejected an $8.3 billion takeover bid presented by BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP).

Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) recorded the worst fall, dumping 1.9% today.

Four of the ASX 200's 11 sectors were trading in the green as of the market's close.

But which shares started the week out on the best foot? Keep reading to find out.  

Businessman cheering at desk with arms in the air.

Image source: Getty Images

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Perhaps unsurprisingly, today's best performing ASX 200 share was copper miner and takeover target OZ Minerals. The stock leapt 35% on Monday. Read more on what's been driving the material stock upwards here.

Today's biggest gains were made by these ASX shares:

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
OZ Minerals Limited (ASX: OZL)$25.5935.25%
Lake Resources NL (ASX: LKE)$1.07515.59%
Imugene Limited (ASX: IMU)$0.2859.62%
Block Inc (ASX: SQ2)$126.837.21%
Liontown Resources Limited (ASX: LTR) $1.616.98%
Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT)$1.8456.65%
Sandfire Resources Ltd (ASX: SFR)$4.856.36%
Core Lithium Ltd (ASX: CXO)$1.365.84%
De Grey Mining Limited (ASX: DEG)$1.0155.73%
Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH)$3.545.67%

Our top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary to let you know which companies were making big moves on the day. Check in at Fool.com.au after the weekday market closes to see which stocks make the countdown.

Motley Fool contributor Brooke Cooper has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Block, Inc. and Pointsbet Holdings Ltd. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Block, Inc. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Pointsbet Holdings Ltd. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

More on ASX Share Market News

two business men sit across from each other at a negotiating table. with a large window in the background.
Resources Shares

Genesis Minerals proposes Vault merger to create gold powerhouse

Genesis Minerals has proposed a merger with Vault that would create a dominant gold producer valued at $12.6 billion.

Read more »

Family of four celebrating inside a grocery store or supermarket
Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Pro Medicus, BHP, Woolworths shares

A new financial year is underway. What do the experts think of these popular ASX 200 shares?

Read more »

Man looks confused as he works at his laptop. watching the Magnis share price movements
ASX Share Market News

The first nine ASX IPOs of 2026 are all trading in the red. Here is what that tells investors.

The first nine ASX IPOs of 2026 are all trading in the red, down 26% on average. Here is what…

Read more »

A U.S. Naval Ship (DDG) enters Sydney harbour.
Broker Notes

Here's why investors should be concerned about Austal shares moving forward

This defence stock is unlikely to rebound according to this broker.

Read more »

Smiling man sits in front of a graph on computer while using his mobile phone.
Broker Notes

Why BHP and these ASX shares could be strong buys this week

Analysts have good things to say about these shares.

Read more »

A man looking at his laptop and thinking.
ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

Let's see what awaits Aussie investors at the start of the week.

Read more »

Two excited woman pointing out a bargain opportunity on a laptop.
Broker Notes

Why this ASX financials stock is tipped to rebound 35% in the back half of 2026

One broker is particularly optimistic.

Read more »

A smiling woman sips coffee at a cafe ready to learn about ASX investing concepts.
ASX Share Market News

What are experts saying about these red hot ASX shares?

Do these rocketing shares have more upside?

Read more »