The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is defying the weakness on Wall Street and pushing higher. In afternoon trade, the benchmark index is up 0.45% to 7,427.6 points.
Four ASX shares that are climbing more than most today are listed below. Here's why they are rising:
Allkem Ltd (ASX: AKE)
The Allkem share price is up almost 3% to $12.59. This follows a positive response to the lithium miner's quarterly update from brokers. For example, Bell Potter has retained its buy rating with a $19.36 price target. It was pleased with the record performance of the company's Olaroz operation and notes that costs were lower than it was forecasting.
DGL Group Ltd (ASX: DGL)
The DGL share price is up 6% to $1.57. This morning, this diversified industrial company announced the acquisition of Nightingale Transport. Management believes the $18.2 million acquisition represents a strategic growth opportunity by expanding the company's national logistics reach and enhancing its offerings to key industries in Australia.
Nanosonics Ltd (ASX: NAN)
The Nanosonics share price is up 9% to $5.16. This follows the release of a trading update by the infection prevention company. Thanks to a strong first half, management has upgraded its FY 2023 revenue growth guidance to between 36% and 41% from 20% to 25%. It has, however, also lifted its operating costs growth guidance to 22% to 27% in FY 2023 instead of 15% to 18%.
Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO)
The Rio Tinto share price is up 3% to $125.44. This morning, Credit Suisse responded to Rio Tinto's quarterly update by retaining its outperform rating with a $140.00 price target. Rio Tinto is the broker's top pick among the giants due partly to the Oyu Tolgoi operation.
