Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

It was a big session for ASX shares this hump day.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) enjoyed a strong day this Wednesday, perhaps thanks to the latest inflation figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

After a rather timid start to the week, investors stepped on the gas today, sending the ASX 200 0.71% higher. That leaves the index at a tantalising 7,999 points.

This happy hump day for ASX shares follows a more muted session up on Wall Street this morning.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) had a nervous day, inching just 0.0098% higher.

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) was slightly more upbeat, gaining 0.46%.

But let's get back to the local markets now and check out how today's trading conditions spilled into the different ASX sectors this session.

Winners and losers

Investors were in a jubilant mood today, with only one sector missing out on a rise.

That sector was healthcare shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) was left out in the cold today, shrinking by 0.52%.

It was all smiles everywhere else, though. Leading today's gains were consumer staples stocks, with the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) soaring 1.19% higher.

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) also had a blowout session. The S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) bounded up 1.19% today.

Industrial shares ran hot too, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ)'s 1.11% charge higher.

Then we had financial shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) surged up 1.08% this session.

Mining stocks were in demand too, with the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) galloping up 0.71%.

Gold shares came in next. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) enjoyed a 0.64% lift this Wednesday.

Utilities stocks didn't miss out either, with the S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) jumping up 0.47%.

Consumer discretionary shares were at the ASX party as well. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) saw its value rise by 0.45% today.

Communications stocks also made an appearance at said party, evidenced by the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ)'s 0.3% bounce.

Tech shares enjoyed some mild gains today. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) added 0.15% to its tally this session.

Finally, energy stocks made the winner's cut, as you can see from the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ)'s 0.13% uptick.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Today's best stock was gold miner Ramelius Resources Ltd (ASX: RMS). Ramelius shares rocketed a big 6.05% today to finish at $2.28 a share.

There wasn't any news out of Ramelius itself this hump day, although rising gold prices ensured the entire sector did well.

Here are the other top shares from this session:

ASX-listed company Share price Price change
Ramelius Resources Ltd (ASX: RMS) $2.28 6.05%
Helia Group Ltd (ASX: HLI) $3.85 5.19%
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Ltd (ASX: FPH) $31.81 5.02%
Spartan Resources Ltd (ASX: SPR) $1.81 4.94%
Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX: BGA) $5.42 4.23%
Liontown Resources Ltd (ASX: LTR) $0.65 4.00%
Codan Ltd (ASX: CDA) $16.71 3.72%
Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) $3.47 3.27%
Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN) $9.63 2.99%
ANZ Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: ANZ) $29.44 2.97%

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 no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. 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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