Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare share posted today's biggest gain.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) traded in the red on Tuesday, falling 0.29% to close at 7,360.2 points.

Weighing it down was the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ). The energy sector fell 1.9% on the back of a rough night for oil prices.

Brent crude oil and US Nymex oil each dropped 2% overnight to trade at US$84.76 a barrel and US$80.83 a barrel respectively amid a stronger US Dollar.

The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) also suffered today, falling 1.2%, while the S&P/ASX 200 Real Estate Index (ASX: XRE) dropped 0.7%.

But not all was dire on the Aussie bourse today. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) outperformed, rising 0.7%.

So, with all that in mind, let's take a look at the 10 ASX 200 shares posting today's biggest gains.

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Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Today's top-performing ASX 200 stock was Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX). It gained 12.7% to close at $8.89 following the release of its quarterly report.

The company revealed it brought in $100 million of revenue over the three months ended 31 March – a new record.

These shares made today's biggest gains:

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX)$8.8912.67%
Core Lithium Ltd (ASX: CXO)$0.9856.49%
Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS)$3.964.21%
Allkem Ltd (ASX: AKE)$12.063.97%
A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M)$5.902.79%
IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO)$13.902.66%
Liontown Resources Ltd (ASX: LTR)$2.772.59%
HUB24 Ltd (ASX: HUB)$28.152.36%
Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC)$6.972.35%
Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG)$7.952.05%

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 Hub24. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Hub24. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended A2 Milk. 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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