Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

The first session of 2023 brought chaos to the market as the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) fell 1.31%. The index closed Tuesday at 6,946.2 points.

It was the banks that weighed heaviest on the ASX. The S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) dropped 1.9% with the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) share price leading the downturn, falling 2.7%.

Also struggling were stocks in the S&P/ASX 200 Health Care Index (ASX: XHJ) and the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ). The sectors tumbled 1.8% and 1.7% respectively.

Interestingly, the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) performed on par with the broader index despite New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX: NHC) posting today’s biggest fall. The coal stock plummeted 8.5% on Tuesday despite the company’s silence.

It wasn’t all dire, however. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) clambered its way into the green this afternoon, though it ultimately closed 0.1% lower.

But which ASX 200 share outperformed all others to post the strongest start to the new year? Keep reading to find out.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Today’s top-performing stock on the index was gold explorer De Grey Mining Limited (ASX: DEG). It gained 5% to close today’s session at $1.35.

Interestingly, there was no price-sensitive news released by the company today.

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 no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Blackmores and Westpac Banking. 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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