S&P/ASX200 closed lower on the first day of this week, dropping 53.20 points or 0.76% to 6,987.60. However, the below mentioned ASX shares exhibited a strong start to the week. Here's why they rose:
Adore Beauty Group Ltd (ASX: ABY)
The Adore Beauty share price has surged by over 19% to AU$1.115. The online beauty retailer recently disclosed that it received and turned down a takeover offer from UK competitor THG plc (LSE:THG), with the Adore Beauty board deeming the proposal undervalued at AU$1.25 to AU$1.30 cash per share.
Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT)
Despite no specific news from the sports analytics company, the Catapult share price has risen by ~12% to AU$1.27. Analysts at Bell Potter responded positively to Catapult's half-year results earlier this month, assigning a buy rating and a AU$1.35 price target to its shares.
Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS)
The Healius share price has climbed by 2.3% to AU$1.33 following the announcement of the healthcare company's chair, Jenny Macdonald, stepping down this week. Macdonald emphasised the importance of a chair with full shareholder support, prompting her decision to resign.
Ramelius Resources Ltd (ASX:RMS)
Ramelius Resources’ share price traded up 3.9% to AU$1.585 as investors showed interest in gold miners on Monday, spurred by a rise in the gold price. Consequently, the S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Gold index is outperforming today with a 1% gain.