Why A2 Milk, EchoIQ, Lendlease, and Qantas shares are racing higher today

In afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is on course to record a decline. At the time of writing, the benchmark index is down 0.35% to 8,776.8 points. Four ASX shares that are not letting that hold them back are listed below. Here’s why they are rising: A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) The A2 Milk share price is up 4% to $7.12. This follows news that the infant formula company is rewarding shareholders with a NZ$300 million special dividend. The company estimates this will equate to 41.36 New Zealand cents per share (33.9 Australian cents per share)….