In afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is pushing higher again. At the time of writing, the benchmark index is up 0.2% to 7,729.6 points.
Four ASX shares that are rising more than most today are listed below. Here's why they are storming higher:
Accent Group Ltd (ASX: AX1)
The Accent share price is up 4.5% to $2.04. Investors have been buying this footwear retailer's shares following the release of a bullish broker note out of Morgan Stanley. According to the note, the broker has upgraded Accent's shares to an overweight rating with an improved price target of $2.45.
Liontown Resources Ltd (ASX: LTR)
The Liontown share price is up 8% to $1.42. This follows news that the lithium developer has entered into a $550 million debt facility agreement. These funds will be used to ensure the Kathleen Valley Lithium Project is funded through to its first production and the ramp-up to the company's three million tonnes per year base case.
PSC Insurance Group Ltd (ASX: PSI)
The PSC Insurance share price was up 6% to $5.15 before being placed in a trading halt. This follows speculation that the insurance company could be a takeover target. The rumoured suitors include US$55 billion giant Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) and the UK's Ardonagh Group. An offer of $2.3 billion is thought to be on the cards.
Zip Co Ltd (ASX: ZIP)
The Zip share price is up 3% to $1.32. This morning, analysts at Citi upgraded this buy now pay later provider's shares to a buy rating with an improved price target of $1.40. Citi has been impressed with the company's performance and particularly its balance sheet improvements.
