Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

These ASX 200 shares outperformed all others on Tuesday.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) bounced back today following a 2% tumble that saw only four shares close higher on Monday. The index lifted 0.47% in Tuesday's session to close at 6,998.30 points.

In the lead was the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ), with an 1.8% gain.

The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) came in next best with a 1.4% rise, helped along by the Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS) share price. It rose 1.5% following the company's half-year earnings and a monster dividend.

Surging oil prices also likely helped bolster the sector. The Brent crude oil price rose 4.1% to US$105.09 a barrel overnight while the US Nymex crude oil price lifted 4.2% to US$97.01 a barrel.

Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) recorded the worst performance, slipping 0.04% today. It was weighed down by the Sandfire Resources Ltd (ASX: SFR) share price, which slumped 3.6% on the back of the company's financial year 2022 results.

So, with all that in mind, which ASX 200 share outperformed all others on Tuesday? Keep reading to find out.

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Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Shares in ASX 200 materials giant Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN) took out the top spot on the market, gaining 6% today. The company's stock fell 1.7% yesterday on the back of its full-year earnings.

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

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN)$67.966.2%
A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M)$5.736.11%
Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN)$0.8155.84%
EML Payments Ltd (ASX: EML)$0.9055.23%
Lake Resources Ltd (ASX: LKE)$1.125.16%
Chalice Mining Ltd (ASX: CHN)$4.355.07%
Novonix Ltd (ASX: NVX)$2.334.95%
Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB)$5.114.5%
Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST)$7.794.42%
Imugene Limited (ASX: IMU)$0.244.35%

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 EML Payments. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended EML Payments. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended A2 Milk and Webjet Ltd. 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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