Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

It was a good day to be invested in ASX 200 supermarket operators.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) fell on Tuesday, posting its third – albeit small – decline of 2023. The index ended the day 0.03% lower at 7,386.3 points.

It was a mixed session across the market, with the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) leading the way.

The sector gained 1.8%, led by shares in supermarket operators Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL), Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW), and Metcash Limited (ASX: MTS).

Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) weighed heaviest, falling 1.2% as the Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) share price dumped 2.1%.

The company announced the consortium looking to snap it up has requested more time to complete due diligence.

Mining shares also suffered today, with the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) falling 1.1%.

So, after considering all that, let's take a look at the 10 shares taking out the top spots on the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Today's top-performing ASX 200 share was battery materials and technology provider Novonix Ltd (ASX: NVX). The stock leapt 5.5% to close at $1.92 despite the company's silence.

These shares made today's biggest gains:

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
Novonix Ltd (ASX: NVX)$1.925.49%
Metcash Limited (ASX: MTS)$4.132.74%
Johns Lyng Group Ltd (ASX: JLG)$6.072.71%
Orora Ltd (ASX: ORA)$3.042.7%
Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW)$34.762.45%
Endeavour Group Ltd (ASX: EDV)$6.492.04%
Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL)$17.152.02%
Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC)$13.451.97%
Goodman Group (ASX: GMG)$19.421.94%
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX: FPH)$22.771.83%

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 Johns Lyng Group. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Coles Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Johns Lyng Group and Metcash. 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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