Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) recovered from Friday’s 0.87% fall, and then some, today. The index closed 1.15% higher at 6,863.5 points.

It followed a strong Friday session on Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) lifted 2.6% to post its fourth consecutive weekly gain. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 Index (SP: .INX) rose 2.5% and the Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) gained 2.9%.

Such gains didn’t rub off on all ASX 200 sectors today, however. The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) slipped 0.4% amid falling oil prices.

The Brent crude oil price fell 1.2% to US$95.77 a barrel on Friday while the US Nymex crude oil price slipped 1.3% to US$87.90 a barrel.

On the other end of the market, the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) jumped 2.6% despite broad expectations the Reserve Bank of Australia could hike rates by between 0.25% to 0.5% tomorrow.

Mining stocks also had a reasonable day, with the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) gaining 0.1%.

All in all, 10 of the ASX 200’s 11 sectors closed higher on Monday. But which share outperformed all others? Keep reading to find out.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Today’s top-performing ASX 200 share was Home Consortium Ltd (ASX: HMC). It gained close to 8% despite only silence from the property group on Monday.

Today’s biggest gains were made by these shares:

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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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 Nanosonics Limited and Netwealth. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Nanosonics Limited and Netwealth. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended ARB Corporation Limited and Premier Investments Limited. 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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