The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) broke a two-session losing streak on Wednesday as energy shares bolstered the market. The index closed 0.52% higher at 6,998.10 points.
The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) led the way on Wednesday, gaining 2.8% amid earnings from Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) and rising oil prices.
The Brent crude oil price rose 3.9% to US$100.22 a barrel overnight while the US Nymex crude oil price rose 3.9% to US$93.74 a barrel.
The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) also surged 2.2% today despite a weak Tuesday session on Wall Street. WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) was its top performer. The company’s stock was driven by an 80% increase in full-year profits.
Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) and the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XCJ) fell 1.3% and 1% respectively.
At the end of Wednesdayâs session, seven of the ASX 200âs 11 sectors were in the green. But which share will be crowned todayâs best performer? Keep reading to find out.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Todayâs best-performing ASX 200 share was none other than WiseTech. Find out more about the tech giant’s earnings and what itâs been up to here.
Todayâs biggest gains were made by these ASX shares:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) | $59.77 | 12.77% |
| Home Consortium Ltd (ASX: HMC) | $5.21 | 10.85% |
| Iluka Resources Limited (ASX: ILU | $10.38 | 9.84% |
| Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) | $3.50 | 8.7% |
| Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) | $0.735 | 8.09% |
| Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) | $72.15 | 7.57% |
| Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX: NWL) | $14.02 | 7.02% |
| Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) | $6.46 | 6.25% |
| Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) | $14.95 | 6.25% |
| Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX: SHL) | $6.46 | 6.18% |
Our top 10 ASX 200 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 Netwealth, Pointsbet Holdings Ltd, and WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Netwealth and WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Dominos Pizza Enterprises Limited, Pointsbet Holdings Ltd, and Sonic Healthcare 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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