The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) ended Wednesdayâs session in the green, gaining 0.23% to close at 7,050.3 points.
Its gains came amid the release of the latest Australian inflation figures. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) found the nationâs consumer price index (CPI) rose 6.8% over the 12 months to February. Thatâs down from 7.4% over the 12 months to January.
Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) was among the top-performing sectors, rising 1.2%. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) also outperformed, lifting 1.2% on Wednesday.
It wasnât so sunny over on the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ), which fell 0.5% amid reports UBS has downgraded a swath of bank shares on the back of what has been dubbed a crisis among United States and European banks.
So, with all that in mind, let’s take a look at the ASX 200 share that outperformed all others in todayâs session.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
The Deterra Royalties Ltd (ASX: DRR) share price provided the index’s biggest gain today, lifting 5.3% to close at $4.76.
These shares made todayâs biggest gains:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Deterra Royalties Ltd (ASX: DRR) | $4.76 | 5.31% |
| Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX: RWC) | $3.70 | 4.82% |
| ALS Ltd (ASX: ALQ) | $12.10 | 4.76% |
| Silver Lake Resources Ltd (ASX: SLR) | $1.145 | 4.57% |
| Champion Iron Ltd (ASX: CIA) | $6.80 | 3.82% |
| Allkem Ltd (ASX: AKE) | $11.93 | 3.47% |
| James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX) | $32.64 | 3.16% |
| Gold Road Resources Ltd (ASX: GOR) | $1.675 | 3.08% |
| Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX: FMG) | $21.16 | 2.92% |
| Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS) | $33.84 | 2.64% |
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 Reliance Worldwide. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Reliance Worldwide. 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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