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) slipped on Tuesday as lithium stocks weighed on the market. The index closed 0.07% lower at 7,141.6 points.

It followed a weak session on Wall Street overnight in which the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) fell 0.6%, the S&P 500 Index (SP: .INX) slumped 0.9%, and the Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) dropped 1.1%.

Today's worst-performing ASX 200 sector was the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ), recording a 1% fall. Its worst performers were, in turn, lithium shares. Many stocks involved with the battery-making material tumbled following their broadly brilliant day on Monday.

The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) also had a challenging day, falling 0.9% amid lower oil prices. The Brent crude oil price fell 3% to US$93.14 a barrel overnight while the US Nymex crude oil price dropped 3.5% to trade at US$85.87 a barrel.

But it wasn't all dire on the market. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) posted a 1.7% gain while the S&P/ASX 200 Health Care Index (ASX: XHJ) lifted 1.4%.

All in all, seven of the ASX 200's sectors closed higher on Tuesday. But which share came out on top? Keep reading to find out.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Today's top-performing ASX 200 stock was Imugene Limited (ASX: IMU). It posted a 7.7% gain.

Interestingly, the only word released by the biopharmaceutical company today was a non-price-sensitive investor presentation. However, it did drop news of its onCARlytics oncolytic virus yesterday.

Today's biggest gains were made by these shares:

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
Imugene Limited (ASX: IMU)$0.217.69%
Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX: IPL)$3.965.88%
Elders Ltd (ASX: ELD)$10.694.7%
United Malt Group Ltd (ASX: UMG)$3.264.49%
Xero Limited (ASX: XRO)$69.443.07%
Kelsian Group Ltd (ASX: KLS)$5.182.78%
Coronado Global Resources Ltd (ASX: CRN)$2.042.77%
Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX)$6.942.66%
Pendal Group Ltd (ASX: PDL)$4.272.64%
ARB Corporation Limited (ASX: ARB)$29.422.62%

Our top 10 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 Xero. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Xero. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended ARB Corporation Limited and 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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