The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) is having a disappointing finish to the week. In afternoon trade the benchmark index is down over 0.3% to 5,965 points.
Four shares which haven't let that hold them back are listed below. Here's why they have finished the week with a bang:
The Aconex Ltd (ASX: ACX) share price has stormed 7% higher to $5.50 despite there being no news out of the software-as-a-service company. Investors appear to have been encouraged by its trading update and full-year guidance given earlier this month at its annual general meeting.
The Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX: CTD) share price has climbed 2.5% higher to $21.31. Today's gain appears to be attributable to a broker note out of Bell Potter this morning. According to the note, the broker has upgraded the travel agent to a buy rating with a $24.20 price target.
The Mineral Resources Limited (ASX: MIN) share price has climbed a further 7% to $20.10. As I mentioned yesterday, the miner and mining services company has found favour with brokers following its recent update. This led Morgan Stanley to increase its price target on its shares to $22.30. I think Mineral Resources is the best way to gain exposure to the lithium boom at the moment.
The Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX: VAH) share price has continued its strong run and is up 4% to 27.5 cents. This brings the airline's one-month return to an impressive 44%. Virgin Australia's shares were given a boost recently when a leading fund manager talked up the company's prospects.
