Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

It was another day and another rise for the ASX 200.

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It was yet another positive day for ASX shares this Wednesday, as investors made it nine-for-nine positive days for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO).

By the time trading wrapped up, the ASX 200 had recorded a rise of 0.16%, leaving the index at back over the 8,000 mark at 8.010.5 points.

This happy hump day for the ASX comes despite a negative night over on the American markets last night and this morning (our time).

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) couldn't pull off a win and fell 0.15%.

It was slightly worse for the Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC), which retreated by 0.33%.

But let's get back to the happier market now with a checkup on what the different ASX sectors were doing today.

Winners and losers

Despite the market's rise this Wednesday, we still saw a few sectors that went backwards.

Leading those losers were energy shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) had a horrid day, cratering by 1.85%.

Financial stocks had a clanger too, with the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) tanking 0.96%.

Utilities shares had a day to forget as well. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) retreated by 0.58%.

They were followed by real estate investment trusts (REITs), with the S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) getting sent 0.44% lower.

Healthcare stocks were left out as well. The S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) slid down 0.25%.

But that's it for the red sector. Turning now to the greens, it was tech shares that led the charge today. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) had another blinder, soaring by a massive 5.3%.

Gold stocks continued to rise as well, illustrated by the All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD)'s 1.92% surge.

Broader mining shares weren't too far off that. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) soared up 1.72%.

Industrial stocks were riding high too, with the S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) galloping 1.21% higher.

ASX communications shares were less enthusiastic. The S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) still managed a 0.49% spike though.

Consumer staples stocks mirrored that gain, with the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) also moving 0.49% higher.

Consumer discretionary shares also managed to eke out a gain, with the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) rising 0.16%.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Today's top stock was WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC). The tech stock rocketed a huge 18.36% today up to $111.71 a share.

This huge surge came after the logistics software company reported its latest earnings this morning, which clearly blew investors out of the water.

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

ASX-listed company Share price Price change
WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) $111.71 18.36%
Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) $14.01 15.79%
Healius Ltd (ASX: HLS) $1.66 12.93%
Brambles Ltd (ASX: BXB) $17.12 9.25%
Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) $6.81 7.41%
Liontown Resources Ltd (ASX: LTR) $0.84 6.33%
Data#3 Ltd (ASX: DTL) $9.18 6.25%
Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN) $46.00 5.17%
Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1) $11.79 5.08%
IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) $5.28 4.97%

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 Megaport and WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended 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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