Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

Brokers upgrades boosted this ASX 200 share into today's top spot.

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) had a decent start to the week, gaining 0.06% to close at 7,351.5 points.

It was driven higher by the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) which rose 0.9% today amid earnings from Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX: BEN) and NIB Holdings Ltd (ASX: NHF).

The former stock rose 1.9% after posting a 49% just in a half-year profit while the latter tumbled 11.6% despite growing its interim dividend by 18%.

Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) fell 1% despite a strong performance from the Ampol Ltd (ASX: ALD) share price. Shares in the fuel refiner and distributor lifted 1.7% after it posted record 2022 earnings.

The sector's suffering followed a rough Friday for oil prices. After the Aussie market shut for the week, the Brent crude oil price fell 2.5% to US$83 a barrel while the US Nymex crude oil price dropped 2.7% to US$76.34 a barrel.

But which ASX 200 share posted the biggest gain on the index today? Let's take a look.

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Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Today's top-performing ASX 200 share was none other than Inghams Group Ltd (ASX: ING). It gained 11.7% to close at $3.06 after a number of brokers upgraded the stock.

These shares made today's biggest gains:

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
Inghams Group Ltd (ASX: ING)$3.0611.68%
QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX: QBE)$14.923.68%
Kelsian Group Ltd (ASX: KLS)$6.393.4%
Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX: SUL)$13.242.64%
Challenger Ltd (ASX: CGF)$7.572.44%
Champion Iron Ltd (ASX: CIA)$7.672.4%
Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX: LNK)$2.142.39%
Orora Ltd (ASX: ORA)$3.502.04%
Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX: RWC)$3.552.01%
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX: BEN)$9.791.87%

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 Link Administration, Reliance Worldwide, and Super Retail Group. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Bendigo And Adelaide Bank and Super Retail Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Challenger, NIB Holdings, Orora, and Reliance Worldwide. 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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