Today, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) commenced the week with a steep fall. The benchmark index fell 2.1% to 7,248.2 points.
While it was a difficult day for the majority of ASX 200 shares today, there were still some companies that gave investors something to smile about.
The question is: which shares delivered the biggest returns to investors on the ASX today? Here are the ten stocks that rose to the occasion:
Top 10 ASX shares countdown today
Looking at the top 200 listed companies, Ausnet Services Ltd (ASX: AST) was the biggest gainer today. Shares in the energy company soared 18.69% are receiving a non-binding offer takeover bid. Find out more about Ausnet Services here.
The next biggest gaining ASX share today was Endeavour Group Ltd (ASX: EDV). The liquor retailer’s shares climbed 2.64% to $6.61 despite no announcements from the company. Uncover the latest Endeavour Group details here.
Today’s top 10 biggest gains were made in these ASX shares:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Ausnet Services Ltd (ASX: AST) | $2.35 | 18.69% |
| Endeavour Group Ltd (ASX: EDV) | $6.61 | 2.64% |
| Auckland International Airport Ltd (ASX: AIA) | $7.34 | 1.24% |
| Healius Ltd (ASX: HLS) | $4.98 | 0.81% |
| Steadfast Group Ltd (ASX: SDF) | $4.85 | 0.62% |
| Boral Ltd (ASX: BLD) | $6.10 | 0.49% |
| Mercury NZ Ltd (ASX: MCY) | $6.44 | 0.47% |
| Genesis Energy Ltd (ASX: GNE) | $3.26 | 0.31% |
| Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) | $16.96 | 0.30% |
| Spark New Zealand Ltd (ASX: SPK) | $4.62 | 0.22% |
Our top 10 ASX shares 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. owns shares of and has recommended Steadfast Group Ltd. The Motley Fool Australia owns shares of and has recommended COLESGROUP DEF SET. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Steadfast Group 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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