The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is fighting hard to get into positive territory. At the time of writing, the benchmark index is down a fraction to 7,600.9 points.
Four ASX shares that are falling more than most today are listed below. Here's why they are dropping:
Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX: CCP)
The Credit Corp share price is down 3% to $17.09. Investors have been selling this debt collector's shares following the release of its half year results. Credit Corp reported a statutory loss after tax of $12.1 million for the period. Though, on an underlying basis, its profits would have been up 5% to $33.5 million.
Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX: IPL)
The Incitec Pivot share price is down 8% to $2.68. This has been driven by the industrial chemicals company's shares going ex-return on capital this morning. Incitec Pivot is returning $500 million to shareholders via a $0.1557 per share equal capital reduction and an unfranked special dividend of $0.1017 per share. The special dividend will be paid to eligible shareholders next week on 8 February.
Sayona Mining Ltd (ASX: SYA)
The Sayona Mining share price is down 9.5% to 3.8 cents. This follows the release of the lithium miner's quarterly update this morning. That update revealed a 76% decline in revenue quarter on quarter to $23 million. More importantly, management reported that its unit operating cost increased to A$1,397 per tonne, which is significantly more than its realised selling price of $946 per tonne.
Weebit Nano Ltd (ASX: WBT)
The Weebit Nano share price is down 8.5% to $3.53. Investors have been selling the semiconductor company's shares after it reported quarterly revenue of less than $500,000. As a comparison, prior to today, Weebit Nano's market capitalisation was over $700 million. In light of this, it may not be surprising to learn that it is one of the most shorted shares on the ASX.
