Major banks, Qantas drive ASX higher

Major banks, Qantas drive ASX higher

Banks and blue-chips have driven the ASX to its fifth straight month of gains, while some healthcare stocks have suffered massive sell-offs.

Why Dicker Data, Eagers Automotive, IDP, and Qantas shares are roaring higher today

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 0.15% to 8,973.1 points. Four ASX shares that are rising more than most today are listed below. Here's why they are climbing: Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR) The Dicker Data share price is up 6% to $9.41. Investors have been buying this computer hardware and software distributor's shares following the release of …