The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is having a decent day, but these ASX 200 shares are having a better one. They've each soared to their highest points in years. Or even, ever.
Right now, the ASX 200 has lifted 0.13%. Meanwhile, two stocks that call the index home are leaping as much as 11%.
So, what's sending them sky-high on Thursday? Keep reading to find out.
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ASX 200 shares trading at long-forgotten highs
There's big news driving the share price of ASX 200 travel giant Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) today.
The company has officially returned to profitability following the disastrous impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The online travel agent posted its earnings for the first half of financial year 2023 this morning, detailing a $32 million underlying profit – up from a $29.2 million loss.
The company's revenue also lifted 217% to $175.7 million, while its bookings were up 137% to 3.4 billion. However, it hasn't returned to paying dividends yet.
The results sent the Webjet share price soaring to a new post-pandemic high of $6.24 earlier today. That marks an 11% gain on its previous close.
The ASX 200 travel share has since dropped slightly to trade at $6.08, 8.2% higher, at the time of writing.
It's joined in the green today by shares in ASX 200 jewellery retailer Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX: LOV).
They hit a high of $25.80 earlier today – a 3.7% gain – despite no news having been released by the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) stock. That marked a new all-time high for the retailer's shares.
At the time of writing, the Lovisa share price has slipped slightly to trade at $25.39, a 2% gain.
Interestingly, there's been no price-sensitive news from the retailer in more than two months.
Though, its stock has gained 27% since the start of 2022 – outperforming the ASX 200 by 33% in that time.
