Why Bapcor, IDP Education, Netwealth, and Ora Banda shares are pushing higher today

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is out of form once again and trading lower. In afternoon trade, the benchmark index is down 0.2% to 8,565.1 points.

Four ASX shares that are not letting that hold them back are listed below. Here’s why they are rising today:

Bapcor Ltd (ASX: BAP)

The Bapcor share price is up 13% to $2.01. This has been driven by news that the struggling auto parts company has appointed its new CEO. In January, Chris Wilesmith will join as CEO and managing director. Bapcor’s chair, Lachlan Edwards, said: “Chris brings deep and broad automotive aftermarket experience to Bapcor. His previous senior roles in growing businesses in each of Bapcor’s segments will be critical to take our businesses into their next phase of driving growth and performance.”

IDP Education Ltd (ASX: IEL)

The IDP Education share price is up 1.5% to $5.66. This morning, this language testing and student placement company announced a voluntary change in its revenue recognition accounting policy that will see student placement revenue recognised across all jurisdictions at census date. In addition, management reaffirmed its adjusted EBIT guidance for FY 2026. It continues to expect adjusted EBIT in the range of $115 million to $125 million, including the impact of this accounting change.

Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX: NWL)

The Netwealth share price is up 2.5% to $27.15. This has been driven by news that the investment platform provider has agreed to pay compensation to members of the Netwealth Superannuation Master Fund (Fund) who suffered a loss through the collapse of the First Guardian Master Fund after reaching agreement with ASIC. The total value of the compensation payments is estimated to be $101 million. Netwealth’s CEO, Matt Heine, said: “The agreed outcome allows us to move forward and continue our work in supporting our members, our clients and our business.”

Ora Banda Mining Ltd (ASX: OBM)

The Ora Banda share price is up 5% to $1.47. Investors have been buying this gold miner’s shares following the release of an update on drill results. These results are for the northern corridor, between Sand King and the historically mined Palmerston shallow open pit. High grade results were received, which the company notes is reinforcing the scale and growth potential of this emerging mineralised system. Ora Banda’s managing director, Luke Creagh, said: “The drilling at Sand King continues to validate our view that we are only in the early stages of unlocking what is potentially a large mineralised system.”

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro 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 Netwealth Group. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Netwealth Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.