Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

Monday was a golden day for these ASX 200 mining stocks.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) tumbled to its lowest close of 2023 on Monday, falling 1.38% to end the session at 6,898.5 points.

But the news taking the market by storm came from across the seas. Aussies woke up to word that embattled banking giant Credit Suisse will be acquired by rival UBS for around $4.8 billion.

Interestingly, it wasn't the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) leading the Aussie bourse's falls today. Though, the sector did dump 1.7%.

Instead, it was the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) that came in as the index's worst-performing sector. It plummeted 3% after oil prices ended last week with a fizzle.

Brent crude oil fell 2.3% on Friday to finish last week nearly 12% lower than it started at US$72.97 a barrel. Meanwhile, US Nymex crude oil price dropped 2.4% on Friday to US$66.74 a barrel – marking a 13% week-on-week fall.

But not all was dire on the bourse today. The S&P/ASX 200 Communications Index (ASX: XTJ) lifted 0.4%.

These 10 top-performing ASX 200 stocks also ended the day in the green. Let's take a look.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

A strong performance from gold prices, potentially driven by instability alarm bells, likely helped Gold Road Resources Ltd (ASX: GOR) come in as the ASX 200's top-performing share on Monday.

The stock leapt nearly 11% to close at $1.67, taking the lead from many of its peers.

These shares made today's biggest gains:

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
Gold Road Resources Ltd (ASX: GOR) $1.6710.96%
Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN)$2.8410.08%
Perseus Mining Limited (ASX: PRU)$2.329.43%
De Grey Mining Limited (ASX: DEG)$1.5759%
Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST)$11.828.54%
Healius Ltd (ASX: HLS)$3.018.27%
Regis Resources Ltd (ASX: RRL)$1.897.69%
Silver Lake Resources Ltd (ASX: SLR)$1.1556.45%
Capricorn Metals Ltd (ASX: CMM)$4.736.29%
Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX: NCM)$25.655.95%

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 no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. 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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