Today, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) offered an early Easter treat to investors with a move to the upside. At the end of the session, the benchmark index finished 0.59% higher at 7,523.4 points.
Recipients of the biggest gains were the mining and tech sectors, both surpassing 1% rallies today. Although, much of the market wasn’t too far behind, with a tinge of green showing up in just about every sector aside from financials.
A misfire in the Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX: BOQ) half-year results gave the financials sector an extra dash of red on Thursday.
However, 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, Webjet Ltd (ASX: WEB) was the biggest gainer today. Shares in the online travel agency lifted 7.54% as news circulated of a major US airline returning to profitability in March. The information lit a light of hope among investors of travel shares for a revitalisation of the industry. Find out more about Webjet here.
Finding a spot on the podium today was coal mining giant Yancoal Australia Ltd (ASX: YAL). The company’s shares jumped 7.47% amid the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) highlighting a potential shortage of electricity when Eraring power station comes to a close. Uncover the latest Yancoal Australia details here.
Today’s top 10 biggest gains were made in these ASX shares:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Webjet Ltd (ASX: WEB) | $5.85 | 7.54% |
| Yancoal Australia Ltd (ASX: YAL) | $5.47 | 7.47% |
| Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN) | $5.45 | 7.07% |
| Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) | $0.965 | 6.04% |
| Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) | $21.18 | 5.01% |
| Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX: CTD) | $24.86 | 4.94% |
| Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) | $11.44 | 4.19% |
| James Hardie Industries Plc (ASX: JHX) | $2.34 | 4.00% |
| Oz Minerals Ltd (ASX: OZL) | $40.85 | 3.44% |
| Chalice Mining Ltd (ASX: CHN) | $26.84 | 3.15% |
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 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 recommended Corporate Travel Management Limited, Flight Centre Travel 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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