Today was a wobbly one for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO). It jumped in and out of the green over the course of Monday before ultimately closing 0.16% lower at 7,481.7 points.
That was despite a 2.3% gain posted by the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ). The sector’s strong performance followed a 1% overnight lift from the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC).
Also trading in the green was the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Index (ASX: XTJ). It rose 1.1% led by the Seek Ltd (ASX: SEK) share priceâs 4.5% surge.
Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Health Care Index (ASX: XHJ) weighed heavy, falling 0.7%. Its biggest fall was posted by the ResMed Inc (ASX: RMD) share price, which dropped 6.8% on the back of the companyâs latest quarterly update.
But while the broader ASX 200 struggled on Monday, some of its constituents soared. Letâs take a look at the 10 shares that outperformed all others today.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Todayâs top-performing ASX 200 share was none other than favourite Core Lithium Ltd (ASX: CXO).
Stock in the company soared 8.85% to close at $1.23 on the release of its quarterly update.
These shares made todayâs biggest gains:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Core Lithium Ltd (ASX: CXO) | $1.23 | 8.85% |
| Novonix Ltd (ASX: NVX) | $1.935 | 7.5% |
| Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) | $9.71 | 6.94% |
| Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) | $0.86 | 6.83% |
| Lake Resources N.L. (ASX: LKE) | $0.875 | 6.06% |
| Sayona Mining Ltd (ASX: SYA) | $0.295 | 5.36% |
| WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) | $60.59 | 5.23% |
| Seek Ltd (ASX: SEK) | $24.39 | 4.5% |
| Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX: DHG) | $3.24 | 4.18% |
| Block Inc (ASX: SQ2) | $116.70 | 3.83% |
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
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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, ResMed, and WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Block, ResMed, and WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Seek. 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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