4 ASX stocks hammering the stock market today

Capilano Honey Ltd (ASX:CZZ) and Integrated Research Limited (ASX:IRI) are buzzing higher, as is Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) and Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited (ASX:GRB).

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Australian shares have trended lower today, wiping out some of the gains that were recognised last week as a result of falling commodity prices and cautiousness leading into company reporting season. Despite the general weakness however, a number of companies have managed to buck the trend.

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX: BAL) has climbed 4.5% to trade at $5.11 as investors continue to see value in the Tasmanian-based baby formula producer. The company made its ASX debut just under a year ago and has already surged more than 320%. With strong growth prospects both locally and internationally there's no reason to suggest Bellamy's can't keep climbing higher.

Capilano Honey Ltd (ASX: CZZ) has announced the strategic acquisition of Manuka honey producer, KirksBees Honey, and this has the market buzzing for more. The company expects the acquisition to deliver increased product security and a material benefit to group earnings. The market seems to agree, bidding the stock another 6.2% higher today after rising 6.6% on Friday.

Integrated Research Limited (ASX: IRI) continued its marvellous run today, adding another 5.4% and giving it a remarkable 48.7% gain since 9 July. The company, which provides performance monitoring and diagnostics solutions for businesses, has adopted a more customer-centric strategy which is certainly paying off with the group expecting net profit after tax (NPAT) to lift by up to 70% for the 2015 financial year.

Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited (ASX: GRB) has made a habit of disappointing investors with its quarterly reports but its update to the market on Friday has proven to be an exception to that trend. The stock surged 31% on Friday afternoon and another 5.1% today on improved sales, with Gage Roads' new Craft Range providing plenty of drive.

Motley Fool contributor Ryan Newman owns shares of Bellamy's Australia. You can follow Ryan on Twitter @ASXvalueinvest. The Motley Fool Australia owns shares of Bellamy's Australia. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Bruce Jackson.

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