Today, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) partially bounced back from yesterday’s Omicron-induced panic. At the end of the session, the benchmark index finished 0.22% higher to 7,256 points.
The gains were far-reaching across the Aussie market today. Out of all of the sectors, only one finished in the negative. For reference, the one sector failing to gain momentum was utilities. Meanwhile, the strongest performers could be found in communication services and tech.
The question is: which shares delivered the biggest returns to investors on the ASX today? Here are the top ten stocks that came through for investors:
Top 10 ASX shares countdown today
Looking at the top 200 listed companies, Novonix Ltd (ASX: NVX) was the biggest gainer today. Shares in the battery technology company rallied 10.95% today. The positive session followed Novonix’s annual general meeting (AGM). Find out more about Novonix here.
The next biggest gaining ASX share today was Orocobre Ltd (ASX: ORE). The lithium miner’s shares jumped 8.34% to $10.26 following the company’s AGM, where a bullish outlook on lithium prices was conveyed. Uncover the latest Orocobre details here.
Today’s top 10 biggest gains were made in these ASX shares:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Novonix Ltd (ASX: NVX) | $12.16 | 10.95% |
| Orocobre Ltd (ASX: ORE) | $10.26 | 8.34% |
| Imugene Ltd (ASX: IMU) | $0.54 | 5.88% |
| Uniti Group Ltd (ASX: UWL) | $4.35 | 5.84% |
| Webjet Ltd (ASX: WEB) | $5.48 | 5.39% |
| Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX: CTD) | $22.22 | 5.26% |
| Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) | $17.82 | 4.89% |
| AMP Ltd (ASX: AMP) | $1.0525 | 4.73% |
| Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) | $8.89 | 4.59% |
| Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX: IPL) | $3.20 | 4.58% |
Our top 10 ASX shares today countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary to ensure you know which companies were making big moves on the day. Check-in at Fool.com.au after the market has closed during weekdays to see which stocks make the countdown.
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Motley Fool contributor Mitchell Lawler owns shares of Lynas Corporation Limited. 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 recommended Corporate Travel Management Limited, Flight Centre Travel Group Limited, Uniti Group Limited, and Webjet Ltd. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Bruce Jackson.
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