Despite posting a strong start to Monday's session, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) finished the day in the red. As of today's close, the index was down 0.17% at 7,139.3 points.
Leading the fall were many ASX 200 miners. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) closed Monday's session 1.5% lower with Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG)'s 3.8% fall weighing it down.
The tech sector also underperformed, with the S&P/ASX 200 Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) plunging 1.5%. Giants Block Inc (ASX: SQ2) and Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) were among its worst performers.
Though, not all was dire on the Aussie bourse today.
The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) led today's gains, surging 1.8% higher.
The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) also put out a decent gain, lifting 0.9%.
All in all, seven of the index's 11 sectors closed in the green on Monday. But which share rocketed higher to take out today's crown? Keep reading to find out.
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Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Today's top-performing ASX 200 stock was AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL). Interestingly, there's been no news from the company since the dramatic outcome of its annual general meeting (AGM) last week.
Today's biggest gains were made by these shares:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) | $7.88 | 4.23% |
| Atlas Arteria Group (ASX: ALX) | $6.90 | 3.76% |
| Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC) | $8.45 | 3.17% |
| Karoon Energy Ltd (ASX: KAR) | $2.34 | 3.08% |
| Liontown Resources Limited (ASX: LTR) | $2.03 | 3.05% |
| Kelsian Group Ltd (ASX: KLS) | $5.33 | 2.9% |
| Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX: LOV) | $24.45 | 2.52% |
| Chorus Ltd (ASX: CNU) | $7.59 | 2.43% |
| Auckland International Airport Limited (ASX: AIA) | $7.45 | 2.34% |
| GrainCorp Ltd (ASX: GNC) | $8.23 | 2.24% |
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.
