The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) posted another green day on Wednesday, bringing its gains for the week so far to 2.01%. The index closed todayâs session 0.18% higher at 6,810.9 points.
That was despite the latest inflation figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, which show the nation’s consumer price index (CPI) hit 7.3% over the 12 months to the September quarter â its highest in 32 years.
The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) tumbled 2.4% amid the dataâs release, while the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) fell 0.5%.
The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) also suffered, falling 1.4% despite oil prices rising.
The Brent crude oil price lifted 0.3% to US$93.52 a barrel overnight while the US Nymex crude oil price gained 0.9% to US$85.32 a barrel
Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Real Estate Index (ASX: XRE) rose 2.5% on Wednesday while the S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) lifted 2.4%.
All in all, eight of the ASX 200âs 11 sectors closed higher. But which share outperformed all others? Keep reading to find out.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: CGC) share price led the way on the index today, gaining 11% after its historical parent entity snapped up a 13.78% stake in the company.
Todayâs biggest gains were made by these shares:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: CGC) | $2.47 | 10.76% |
| GUD Holdings Limited (ASX: GUD) | $7.65 | 5.37% |
| Ramelius Resources Limited (ASX: RMS) | $0.655 | 4.8% |
| Nufarm Ltd (ASX: NUF) | $5.63 | 4.45% |
| Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX: CLW) | $4.30 | 4.12% |
| Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX: CIP) | $2.91 | 3.93% |
| Alumina Limited (ASX: AWC) | $1.335 | 3.89% |
| APA Group (ASX: APA) | $10.26 | 3.85% |
| De Grey Mining Limited (ASX: DEG) | $1.09 | 3.81% |
| Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) | $8.56 | 3.51% |
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.
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