In afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is on course to end the week in the red. At the time of writing, the benchmark index is down 0.65% to 8,442.8 points.
Four ASX shares that are not letting that hold them back are listed below. Here's why they are rising:
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Ampol Ltd (ASX: ALD)
The Ampol share price is up 1.5% to $33.52. Investors have been buying this fuel retailer's shares after releasing an update outlining changes to the Fuel Security Services Payment (FSSP) and on its fuel supply operations. The former has seen an increase in the collar from 6.4 cents per litre to 10.0 cents per litre. The company's CEO, Matt Halliday, said: "We welcome the adjustments made to the FSSP, which effectively increase the level at which payments under the scheme will commence. The important role Australian refineries play in supporting the resilience of our domestic fuel supply is being reinforced in the current global oil market environment. The amendments recognise the significant cost increases, and capital investment made, since the scheme began in 2021 and the importance of maintaining an economically viable domestic oil refining capability in Australia for the medium term by providing support when refiner margins do not cover the cost of production."
Atlantic Lithium Ltd (ASX: A11)
The Atlantic Lithium share price is up 11% to 35 cents. This morning, the lithium explorer announced the ratification of the mining lease of its flagship Ewoyaa Lithium Project by the Parliament of Ghana. It notes that this means the company can advance discussions relating to project funding and continue its progress towards a project final investment decision. Atlantic Lithium's CEO, Keith Muller, said: "We are delighted to have the full support of the Government as we work towards achieving first production of spodumene. Having already built itself to become a leading gold producer, Ghana has now taken a major step towards a new lithium future."
Brightstar Resources Ltd (ASX: BTR)
The Brightstar Resources share price is up 2% to 34.7 cents. This follows news that the gold developer has successfully completed its funding package. The company notes that this means it is now fully funded through to gold production at the Goldfields Project and the Sandstone Project final investment decision. Brightstar's managing director, Alex Rovira, commented: "We are delighted to have successfully executed on this funding package, particularly in the context of the challenging market conditions over the past weeks."
Premier Investments Ltd (ASX: PMV)
The Premier Investments share price is up almost 4% to $13.00. Investors have been buying the retailer's shares following the release of its half-year results. The company reported Premier Retail underlying EBIT of $119.3 million, which was in line with its guidance. This allowed the company's board to declare a fully franked interim dividend of 45 cents per share.
