Top 3 ASX 200 shares I'd buy today with $12,000

These are the shares I'd be buying right now.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) closed 0.31% on Wednesday afternoon, supported by daily growth across most sectors. It's great news for investors, but not too late to get in on the action. Here are four ASX 200 shares I'd consider buying today.

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Seek Ltd (ASX: SEK)

Seek reported robust double-digit revenue growth for the first half of FY26, but investors were underwhelmed, and the share price dived once again. The ASX 200 company's shares are now down 50% from a multi-year high recorded in September last year. 

But it looks like after a sharp pullback, Seek shares are now trading well below fair value. Analysts are expecting to see a slow improvement to hiring activity, and as a company so closely linked to the employment market, this is great news for Seek. Meanwhile, the company's engagement with AI technology could help to drive user engagement.

Analysts are tipping a 68% upside to an average target price of $24.45.

Light & Wonder Inc (ASX: LNW)

Light & Wonder posted a 4% revenue lift and 18% increase in adjusted NPATA in its FY25 results last month. It didn't do anything to boost sentiment though, and the share price has continued tumbling.

The stock is now down 37% from an all-time high posted in mid-January this year. The ASX 200 company's shares leapt 25% on announcement that it has settled its legal dispute with Aristocrat Leisure. 

Analyst sentiment still appears to be optimistic, however. Earnings results have reinforced confidence in management's execution, but some are still concerned about revenue consistency. It's also likely that a lot of pullback in the share price is investors taking gains off the table after large spikes in the company's value.

Analysts are tipping a 78% upside to $204.29 a piece.

Web Travel Group Ltd (ASX: WEB)

The ASX travel stock has recently crashed to a six-year low after a Spanish audit into Web Travel Group sent sentiment spiralling. The audit will review direct taxes paid (and owed) between April 2021 and March 2024, as well as indirect taxes for the period between January 2022 and December 2025. The news sent tongues wagging, and investors rushed to hit the sell button in a state of panic.

It looks like the selloff has been way overdone now, and the shares are very cheap.

Analysts are tipping a 125% upside to $15.01 a piece.

Motley Fool contributor Samantha Menzies 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 Light & Wonder Inc. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Light & Wonder Inc. 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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