In afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is on course to record a small gain. At the time of writing, the benchmark index is up 0.1% to 7,374.1 points.
Four ASX shares that are climbing more than most today are listed below. Here's why they are pushing higher:
Bank of Queensland Ltd (ASX: BOQ)
The Bank of Queensland share price is up almost 2% to $6.40. This follows the release of the regional bank's half-year results this morning. The bank reported a 4% decline in cash earnings to $256 million and a 9% reduction in its interim dividend to 20 cents per share. Management also eased investor nerves by saying: "BOQ is in a strong financial position as we enter this more challenging economic cycle."
Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX: LNK)
The Link share price is up 2.5% to $2.14. This follows news that the administration services company has reached a conditional agreement for the sale of its Fund Solutions business to the Waystone Group for an aggregate consideration value of between £110 million and £140 million. The deal excludes its Luxembourg and Swiss entities, as well as the Woodford related liabilities.
Silk Laser Australia Ltd (ASX: SLA)
The Silk Laser share price is up 24% to $3.00. This has been driven by news that Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) has tabled a $3.15 cash per share non-binding takeover offer for Australia's largest specialist clinic networks. The deal values Silk at $169 million. Wesfarmers expects the deal to complement its existing Clear Skincare Clinics business.
Zip Co Ltd (ASX: ZIP)
The Zip share price is up over 3% to 53.7 cents. This follows the release of the buy now pay later provider's quarterly update. Zip reported a 15% increase in revenue to $182 million on a 9% lift in transaction volume to $2.2 billion. The company also delivered a nice improvement to its margins during the quarter.
