The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is having another positive day. In afternoon trade, the benchmark index is up 0.4% to 7,214.3 points.
Four ASX shares that are climbing more than most today are listed below. Here's why they are on fire:
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA)
The Commonwealth Bank share price is up 5.5% to $99.55. This follows the release of the banking giant's half year results. Australia's largest bank delivered a 23% increase in cash earnings to $4,746 million, which was well-ahead of expectations. In addition, CBA is returning significant capital to investors. It has declared a $1.75 per share interim dividend and announced a $2 billion on-market share buyback.
Computershare Limited (ASX: CPU)
The Computershare share price has jumped 13% to $22.54. Investors have been buying the stock transfer company's shares after its first half update impressed the market. Computershare reported a 4.6% increase in management revenue to US$1.2 billion and a 4.5% lift in management earnings per share to 22.76 US cents. In light of this strong half, the company has upgraded its full year earnings per share growth guidance from 2% to 9%.
Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR)
The Dicker Data share price is up 8% to $14.66. This follows the release of a dividend announcement from the leading IT distributor. According to the release, Dicker Data will pay a final fully franked dividend of 15 cents per share for FY 2021. This brings its full year dividend to 42 cents per share, which is up 27% year on year.
Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX: TPW)
The Temple & Webster share price has jumped 11% to $8.96. Investors have been buying the online furniture retailer's shares after it delivered a 46% increase in revenue to $235 million during the first half. And while the company reported a 40% decline in profit to $7.3 million, this was largely expected given its planned increased investment to fuel its growth.
