Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

It was another positive session for ASX shares this Tuesday…

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This Tuesday was another positive day for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) and many ASX shares.

After the markets kicked things off on a good note yesterday, the ASX 200 kept the ball rolling this Tuesday, recording a decent 0.17% gain. That leaves the index at 7,826.8 points.

Today's gains came despite a rocky start to the American trading week over on the US markets overnight (our time).

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) got out on the wrong side of the bed, sliding 0.36%.

It was a different story for the Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) though, which managed to eke out a 0.21% rise.

But returning to the local markets now, it's time for a checkup of how the different ASX sectors traversed today's trading conditions.

Winners and losers

There were far more winners than losers today.

Leading the losers by a mile though were healthcare shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) had a clanger, tumbling 2.87%.

Communications stocks were on the nose as well, with the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) shedding 0.57% of its value.

Utilities shares had a day to forget too. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) went backwards by 0.34%.

Consumer staples stocks got left behind as well, with the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) slipping 0.23%.

The rest of the markets were in the green though.

Leading the charge higher today were ASX gold shares. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) rocketed by a happy 2.28%.

Financial stocks had a day to remember too. The S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) soared 0.94%.

As did consumer discretionary shares, evident from the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ)'s 0.68% surge.

Energy stocks performed strongly as well. The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) vaulted up 0.58%.

Also making investors happy were real estate investment trusts (REITs). The S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) banked a 0.54% rise.

Tech shares had another great day, with the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) lifting 0.43%.

Industrial stocks were in form too. The S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) bounced up 0.34%.

Finally, mining shares managed to pull off a win, as you'll see from the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ)'s 0.27% rise.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Packaging company Orora Ltd (ASX: ORA) took out today's index crown amid stiff competition. Orora shares rocketed a whopping 19.16% to $2.27 each today.

This sharp rise was sparked by a takeover offer for the company, valuing it at $2.55 a share.

Here's how the rest of today's best shares landed the plane:

ASX-listed company Share price Price change
Orora Ltd (ASX: ORA) $2.27 19.16%
Sims Ltd (ASX: SGM) $10.73 10.73%
Genesis Minerals Ltd (ASX: GMD) $2.21 8.33%
Challenger Ltd (ASX: CGF) $7.33 6.54%
Ramelius Resources Ltd (ASX: RMS) $2.02 5.76%
De Grey Mining Ltd (ASX: DEG) $1.225 5.60%
Zip Co Ltd (ASX: ZIP) $1.845 5.13%
Dexus (ASX: DXS) $7.44 5.08%
West African Resources Ltd (ASX: WAF) $1.385 4.53%
Red 5 Ltd (ASX: RED) $0.36 4.35%

Our top 10 shares countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary that shows which companies made 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 Sebastian Bowen 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 Zip Co. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Challenger and Orora. 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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