Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

These ASX 200 shares topped the lot on Wednesday.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) recovered further from its September rout today. The index closed 1.74% higher at 6,815.70 points on Wednesday.

It followed a strong session on Wall Street overnight that saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) gain 2.8%. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 Index (SP: .INX) lifted 3% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) rose 3.3%.

It likely comes as no surprise, then, that the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) led the way today. It closed 3.8% higher.

The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) and the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ), meanwhile, traded in different directions. The former posted a 2.7% gain while the latter slumped 0.04% – making it today's worst performing sector.

Many ASX 200 miners also posted gains, driving the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) to rise 1.4%.

Finally, the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) lifted 1.2% following a good night for oil prices.

The Brent crude oil price lifted 3.3% to US$91.80 a barrel and the US Nymex crude oil price gained 3.5% to US$86.52 a barrel.

But which ASX 200 share outperformed all others on Wednesday? Keep reading to find out.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

The Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) share price topped the index today, gaining close to 12% despite the company's silence.

Today's biggest gains were made by these shares:

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX)$5.5611.65%
HUB24 Ltd (ASX: HUB)$23.509.71%
Block Inc (ASX: SQ2)$94.907.47%
REA Group Limited (ASX: REA)$129.607.45%
James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX) $34.296.89%
Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX: LNK)$3.116.69%
Nanosonics Ltd (ASX: NAN)$3.746.55%
Boral Limited (ASX: BLD)$2.946.52%
Reece Ltd (ASX: REH)$15.366.37%
Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX: DHG)$3.576.25%

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.

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 Hub24 Ltd, Link Administration Holdings Ltd, and Nanosonics Limited. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Hub24 Ltd and Nanosonics Limited. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended REA Group 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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