The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) is on course to bounce back from yesterday's decline with a solid gain on Thursday. In afternoon trade the benchmark index is up 0.75% to 6,142.4 points.
Four shares that have climbed more than most today are listed below. Here's why they have pushed higher:
The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) share price is up 4% to $25.59 following the release of a trading update at its annual general meeting. According to the release, the leading gaming technology company is tracking in line with its plans for continued growth in FY 2019. Its Digital segment is expected to be a key driver of this growth.
The Lifestyle Communities Limited (ASX: LIC) share price has stormed 10% higher to $5.42 after the release of its half year results. In the first half of FY 2019 the retirement communities company achieved net profit after tax of $21.9 million, up 38% on the prior corresponding period. The strong result was driven by 186 new home settlements, up from 150 in the same period last year, and an increase in annuity income.
The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX: PME) share price has climbed 6% to $14.77 after the health imaging company released its half year results. During the first half Pro Medicus posted a 59.4% increase in revenue to $25.3 million and an impressive 79.9% jump in underlying net profit after tax to $9.2 million. Strong growth from all key markets helped drive the strong result.
The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price has jumped 8% to $1.39 following the release of the payments company's half year results. Zip delivered a 114% increase in half year revenue to a record $34.2 million thanks to record transaction volume of $495.2 million. This was more than double the prior corresponding period. Cash EBTDA was positive a $2.4 million during the half, compared to a net outflow of $7.7 million a year earlier.
