Here's why these 4 ASX shares are ending the week with a BANG

The AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) share price is one of four ending the week with big gains. Here's why these four shares have jumped higher today…

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The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) started the day strongly but has now dropped lower over concerns of rising tensions in Syria. In early afternoon trade the index is down 0.3% to 5,838 points.

Four shares which have gone against the grain today and climbed higher are listed below. Here's why they are finishing the week with a bang:

The AGL Energy Ltd (ASX: AGL) share price has jumped almost 3% to $27.64 today. The integrated energy company's shares were given a boost this morning after a research note out of UBS revealed that its analysts have upgraded AGL Energy's shares to a buy rating with a $29.50 price target.

The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX: CAT) share price is up 5.5% to $2.11 after the sports technology company announced a change of CEO. Shaun Holthouse will step down as CEO at the end of the month and will become the Global Head of Strategy. He will be replaced by Joe Powell from SEEK Limited (ASX: SEK). Judging by the share price reaction, the market appears to be pleased with the change.

The Helloworld Ltd (ASX: HLO) share price has surged higher by 6.5% to $3.99 after the travel agent upgraded its full-year earnings guidance. Synergy benefits from its merger with AOT are expected to be realised sooner than previously expected. As a result EBITDA guidance has been increased from between $47 million and $51 million to between $52 million and $55 million.

The Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) share price has jumped almost 5% to $4.50 following a jump in the spot gold price. At the time of writing the spot gold price is up almost 1% today to US$1,265 an ounce after it emerged that the United States had launched military strikes in Syria.

Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. 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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