Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

These 10 ASX 200 shares outperformed all others on Wednesday.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) slumped on Wednesday, weighed down by tech shares. The index was 0.53% lower at 6,992.70 points at the market's close.

A poor trade on Wall Street and rising bond yields might have weighed on the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) today. It dumped 3.8%.

The Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) fell 1.2% overnight while the S&P 500 Index (SP: .INX) and the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) slipped 0.4% and 0.2% respectively.

But it wasn't all bad across the bourse. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) and the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) lifted 0.9% and 0.5% respectively.

It came as Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) released its full year earnings, detailing a $10.77 billion after tax profit.

At the end of today's session, two of the ASX 200's 11 sectors were trading in the green.

Keep reading to find out which stock outperformed all others on Wednesday.

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Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

The Imugene Limited (ASX: IMU) share price topped the lot on Wednesday, gaining 9% on the back of an update on its clinical trial. Find out more about what Imugene's been up to here.

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

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
Imugene Limited (ASX: IMU)$0.2959.26%
Lake Resources NL (ASX: LKE)$1.326.45%
Coronado Global Resources Inc (ASX: CRN)$1.706.25%
Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC)$6.375.12%
Graincorp Ltd (ASX: GNC)$8.035.1%
New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX: NHC)$4.183.98%
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ASX: ANZ)$23.463.35%
Elders Ltd (ASX: ELD)$12.313.27%
Core Lithium Ltd (ASX: CXO)$1.4453.21%
Centuria Capital Group (ASX: CNI)$1.9152.96%

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 no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Elders Limited. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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