It's looking like yet another positive day for ASX shares and the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) so far this Thursday. At present, the ASX 200 is up another 1.16%, putting the index at just under 7,280 points.
But it's been an even more exciting day for more than a few ASX 200 shares. So let's discuss five such shares that have just hit new 52-week highs this session.
BHP amongst ASX 200 shares smashing new highs today
First up is BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP). BHP shares hit a new record high just yesterday. But clearly, investors weren't done with showering the ASX 200's largest company with glory.
BHP has again climbed to fresh new highs today, hitting $49.50 just after midday. Investors probably have soaring iron ore prices to thank for this optimism.
Another ASX 200 resources share in Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST). This gold miner has been on fire lately, thanks largely to rising precious metal prices, and is up an extraordinary 70% or so since late September.
Today, Northern Star shares hit a new 52-week high of $12.13 just before midday.
A change of pace now, let's look at Lifestyle Communities Ltd (ASX: LIC). This residential property company has also had a fantastic couple of months, increasing its value by a third since September. That trend continues this Thursday, with Lifestyle Communities shares hitting a new 52-week high of $20.19 a share.
ASX travel shares soar
ASX 200 travel shares are having a dream run today as well. And one of the obvious winners is the Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) share price. Webjet shares are booming today and hit a new 52-week high of $6.59 each this afternoon.
The company still has a long way to go before it reaches its pre-COVID highs in the $9 to $10 range. But today's new high is still a big moment for Webjet, which is now more than 160% above its 2020 lows of around $2.50 a share.
Another ASX 200 travel share flying high today is Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN). Qantas shares soared to a new high watermark of $6.45 each this morning – a new post-COVID high for the national carrier.
Again, Qantas isn't quite back to its pre-COVID levels of over $7 a share, but this is still a big win for investors. Perhaps investor optimism over the reopening of China is at play with both Qantas and Webjet right now.
