The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) wobbled in and out of the green on Wednesday before ultimately closing 0.1% higher at 7,393.4 points.
Providing the biggest boost was the tech sector. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) outperformed, lifting 1.7% on Wednesday, driven by a 4.6% gain out of Block Inc (ASX: SQ2).
Weighing heaviest on the Aussie bourse, meanwhile, was the S&P/ASX 200 Real Estate Index (ASX: XRE), falling 0.9%.
In the doldrums alongside it was the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ). The sector slumped 0.2% despite oil prices rising overnight.
The Brent crude oil price rose 1.7% to US$85.92 a barrel overnight while the US Nymex crude oil price gained 0.4% to US$80.18 a barrel amid better-than-expected growth data out of China.
So, with all that in mind, letâs take a look at the 10 ASX 200 shares posting the indexâs biggest gains on Wednesday.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Leading the charge today was lithium favourite Sayona Mining Ltd (ASX: SYA). Its share price roared 8.9% higher to close at 24.5 cents.
Interestingly, there was no price-sensitive news from the company today. Though, its stock did tumble 2% on Tuesday.
These shares made todayâs biggest gains:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Sayona Mining Ltd (ASX: SYA) | $0.245 | 8.89% |
| Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) | $7.07 | 8.6% |
| Block Inc (ASX: SQ2) | $107.45 | 4.57% |
| Blackmores Ltd (ASX: BKL) | $87.05 | 4.3% |
| JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) | $47.98 | 3.16% |
| Lake Resources NL (ASX: LKE) | $0.835 | 3.09% |
| Alumina Limited (ASX: AWC) | $1.70 | 3.03% |
| New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX: NHC) | $6.56 | 2.98% |
| Core Lithium Ltd (ASX: CXO) | $1.05 | 2.94% |
| Coronado Global Resources Inc (ASX: CRN) | $2.12 | 2.91% |
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 Block. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Block. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Blackmores and JB Hi-Fi. 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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