Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

One ASX 200 healthcare stock outperformed all others today.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) slipped into the red on Tuesday, closing today's session 0.17% lower at 7,264.1 points.

Weighing on the market was the S&P/ASX 200 Real Estate Index (ASX: XRE). It slumped 1.4% today.

It was also a rough session for the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ), which fell 0.7% on the back of disappointing performances from stock in BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN) and Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1).

At the other end of the market, the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) outperformed, rising 0.5%, while the S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) lifted 0.3%.

But today's top-performing ASX 200 share didn't belong to either sector. Let's take a look at what drove it to outperform all others on Tuesday.

Top 10 ASX 200 share countdown

The index's biggest gain on Tuesday was posted by healthcare share Imugene Limited (ASX: IMU). The stock rose 8.7% today despite no word having been released by the company.

These shares made today's biggest gains:

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
Imugene Limited (ASX: IMU)$0.1258.7%
Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN)$73.502.93%
Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR)$16.472.87%
Allkem Ltd (ASX: AKE)$12.832.8%
Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG)$177.432.27%
BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX: BSL)$20.222.07%
Insignia Financial Ltd (ASX: IFL)$3.062%
Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS)$4.691.96%
Hub24 Ltd (ASX: HUB)$27.731.91%
Champion Iron Ltd (ASX: CIA)$6.651.53%

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.

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 and Megaport. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Macquarie Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Hub24 and Megaport. 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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