The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) posted its first gain of the week on Wednesday, lifting 0.35% to close at 7,530.1 points.
It followed a strong session over on Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) rose 0.8% overnight while the S&P 500 Index (SP: .INX) gained 1.3% and the Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) lifted 1.9%.
Back home, the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) was out in front, gaining 0.9% today. The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX: SUN) share price helped drive the sector higher, rising 4.6% on the companyâs half-year earnings.
On the other end of the market, the S&P/ASX 200 Health Care Index (ASX: XHJ) dropped 0.6%. It was dragged lower by shares in Healius Ltd (ASX: HLS). The stock plummeted 5.4% amid a broker downgrade.
But which ASX 200 shares managed to post todayâs biggest gains? Letâs take a look.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
The top performing ASX 200 share today was building and construction materials company Boral Limited (ASX: BLD).
It lifted 12.8% to close at $3.97 on the back of a $56.8 million first-half profit â a 53% year-on-year improvement.
These shares made todayâs biggest gains:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) | $3.97 | 12.78% |
| Imugene Limited (ASX: IMU) | $0.14 | 7.69% |
| Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX: SUN) | $13.04 | 4.57% |
| Adbri Ltd (ASX: ABC) | $1.92 | 4.35% |
| Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX: TAH) | $1.05 | 3.96% |
| Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) | $4.94 | 3.78% |
| Nickel Industries Ltd (ASX: NIC) | $1.105 | 3.76% |
| Liontown Resources Ltd (ASX: LTR) | $1.52 | 3.75% |
| ARB Corporation Limited (ASX: ARB) | $30.21 | 3.49% |
| AMP Ltd (ASX: AMP) | $1.365 | 3.41% |
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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More reading
- Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Wednesday
- Why Boral, Galan Lithium, Nuix, and Suncorp shares are racing higher
- Why the Suncorp share price has rebounded and hit 52-week high
- Boral share price soars 12% on ‘strong profit growth’
- Invest $20,000 in ASX 200 shares and get $1,500 each year without lifting a finger
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 ARB Corporation. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended ARB Corporation. 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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