3 ASX All Ordinaries shares defying today's downturn to rocket higher

The All Ords might be struggling today, but not all of its constituents are feeling the pain.

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The new year is off to a disastrous start for the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO) and most of the shares that call it home.

Despite posting a strong start to Tuesday's session ­– it jumped as high as 0.47% in early trade – the benchmark index tumbled to a two-month low this afternoon.

Right now, the All Ordinaries is down 1.62% at 7,104.7 points.

Fortunately, though, not all its constituents are suffering. We've rounded up three that are posting gains of as much as 7%. Let's take a look.

3 All Ordinaries shares posting whopping gains

The first All Ordinaries share defying today's tumble is Airtasker Ltd (ASX: ART). Stock in the online marketplace for services is leaping 2.9% to trade at 35.5 cents right now despite the company's silence.

Sadly, however, today's gain hasn't proven enough to boost the embattled share back into the long-term green. It's fallen 75% since it floated on the ASX in March 2021.

Next up is media and entertainment company HT&E Ltd (ASX: HT1). The All Ordinaries share is roaring 3.63% higher to swap hands for $1 apiece. Its gain comes on news of a major divestment.

The company today revealed it's agreed to sell its 25% stake in Soprano Design to Potentia Capital for around $66.3 million in cash.

If the name Potentia rings any bells, it's likely because it's the private equity firm that recently put in so-far-unsuccessful bids for both Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX: TYR) and Nitro Software Ltd (ASX: NTO).

Finally, the Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: NEU) share price is rocketing 7.67% right now to trade at $8.56.

That's despite no news having been released by the All Ordinaries biopharmaceutical share.

Today's gain included, the stock is just 2.8% lower than the 15-year high it posted in November.

Motley Fool contributor Brooke Cooper has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Tyro Payments. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended Airtasker. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Tyro Payments. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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