Best Performers S&P ASX 200

Best Performers on the S&P ASX 200 companies this week. These stocks increased their share price by the largest percentage on the Australian sharemarket, the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) from the previous week of trading (2nd week: 10th January to 14th January 2011). Best performing S&P ASX 200 stocks this week include: AUT, OMH, MML, TPI, HGG, JBH, ESG, AGO, GNC, HST, PDN, ALS, PPX, TRS, AAD. Other lists of Australian companies by market capitalisation. Market analysis of the best stocks on the ASX 200 last week.

List of Best Performers S&P ASX 200

1. Aurora Oil & Gas Limited (ASX:AUT) (+$0.30,+12.987%)
2. Om Holdings Limited (ASX:OMH) (+$0.17,+12.409%)
3. Medusa Mining Limited (ASX:MML) (+$0.81,+12.072%)
4. Transpacific Industries Group Ltd (ASX:TPI) (+$0.14,+10.938%)
5. Henderson Group Plc (ASX:HGG) (+$0.22,+10.185%)
6. Jb Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) (+$1.62,+9.21%)
7. Eastern Star Gas Limited (ASX:ESG) (+$0.07,+8.861%)
8. Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) (+$0.26,+8.581%)
9. Graincorp Limited (ASX:GNC) (+$0.60,+8.463%)
10. Hastie Group Limited (ASX:HST) (+$0.08,+8.421%)
11. Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN) (+$0.39,+7.769%)
12. Alesco Corporation Limited (ASX:ALS) (+$0.19,+7.364%)
13. Paperlinx Limited (ASX:PPX) (+$0.03,+7.317%)
14. The Reject Shop Limited (ASX:TRS) (+$0.94,+7.309%)
15. Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) (+$0.07,+7.143%)

Aurora Oil & Gas Limited (AUT) ended this week stronger at $2.61. Aurora Oil & Gas (AUT) is an oil and gas company principally engaged in the oil and gas exploration, development and production in North America. AURORA OIL & GAS LIMITED is the one of the best performers on the ASX 200 incrementing their stock price by $0.30 or 12.987%. Aurora Oil & Gas Limited shares can be bought and sold by investors on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). AUT is in the Energy industry.

Om Holdings Limited (OMH) closed this week higher at $1.54. OM Holdings (OMH) is an independent, globally diversified minerals group principally focused on creating a fully integrated manganese business. The Company through its subsidiaries is engaged in the sales and processing of ferroboron, ferroalloy and ores; trading of manganese ores and alloys; investment holding and exploration and appraisal activities. OM HOLDINGS LIMITED is the a winner this week on the ASX 200 incrementing their stock price by $0.17 or 12.409%. Om Holdings Limited shares can be traded by share traders on the Australian Stock Exchange. OMH is in the Materials industry.

Medusa Mining Limited (MML) ended this week stronger at $7.52. Medusa Mining (MML) produces Gold (Au) from the Co-O mine in the Philippines, where it is also actively exploring for new Gold-Copper (Au-Cu) deposits. MEDUSA MINING LIMITED is the second best performer on the ASX 200 incrementing their stock price by $0.81 or 12.072%. Medusa Mining Limited shares can be bought and sold by investors on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). MML is in the Materials industry.

Transpacific Industries Group Ltd (TPI) ended this week stronger at $1.42. Transpacific Industries Group (TPI) is a holding company principally engaged in providing waste and environmental services, vehicle retailing and terminal services in Australia, New Zealand and parts of the Asia Pacific. TRANSPACIFIC INDUSTRIES GROUP LTD is the second best performer on the ASX 200 incrementing their stock price by $0.14 or 10.938%. Transpacific Industries Group Ltd shares can be bought and sold by investors on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). TPI is in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry.

Henderson Group Plc (HGG) ended this week stronger at $2.38. Henderson Group Plc (HGG) is a financial services company offering asset management services in Europe, Asia and the United States. The Group's operations are predominantly held in London and it is dual listed on the Australian and London Stock Exchanges. HENDERSON GROUP PLC is the one of the best performers on the ASX 200 increasing their stock price by $0.22 or 10.185%. Henderson Group Plc shares can be bought and sold by investors on the Australian stock market. HGG is in the Diversified Financials industry.

Jb Hi-Fi Limited (JBH) ended this week stronger at $19.21. JB Hi-Fi (JBH) is a leading retailer of diversified home consumer products. The products JB Hi-Fi retails include consumer electronics, such as televisions, home theatres, digital still, video cameras, mobile phones and accessories; electrical goods, such as whitegoods, computing equipment, kitchen equipment, air conditioners and small electrical appliances; car sound systems, including audio and visual, and music, games and movies. JB HI-FI LIMITED is the one of the best performers on the ASX 200 growing their stock price by $1.62 or 9.21%. Jb Hi-Fi Limited shares can be bought and sold by investors on the Australian Stock Exchange. JBH is in the Retailing industry.

Eastern Star Gas Limited (ESG) ended this week stronger at $0.86. Eastern Star Gas (ESG) is a conventional and coalbed methane gas explorer and producer with operations primarily held in New South Wales and Victoria. ESG supplies gas to the NSW and potentially Eastern Australian and global LNG markets. EASTERN STAR GAS LIMITED is the one of the best performers on the ASX 200 increasing their stock price by $0.07 or 8.861%. Eastern Star Gas Limited shares can be bought and sold by investors on the Australian stock market. ESG is in the Energy industry.

Atlas Iron Limited (AGO) closed this week higher at $3.29. Atlas Iron (AGO) is an exploration company primarily focused on the acquisition of iron ore projects. The Company has four projects in Western Australia that are in different phases of exploration, situated at Farrel Well, Pardoo, Mt Minnie and Pearana. ATLAS IRON LIMITED is the a winner this week on the ASX 200 incrementing their stock price by $0.26 or 8.581%. Atlas Iron Limited shares can be traded by share traders on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). AGO is in the Materials industry.

Graincorp Limited (GNC) closed this week higher at $7.69. GrainCorp (GNC) is a diversified agribusiness enterprise providing services mainly to the grain industry. Its key business activities incorporate the storage, handling and collecting of grain and other bulk commodities. GRAINCORP LIMITED is the best stock on the ASX 200 increasing their stock price by $0.60 or 8.463%. Graincorp Limited shares can be traded by share traders on the Australian stock market. GNC is in the Food Beverage & Tobacco industry.

Hastie Group Limited (HST) closed this week higher at $1.03. Hastie Group (HST) is a market leader in the provision of essential business services and refrigeration systems. The Company provides commercial and industrial air conditioning, mechanical, electrical, hydraulics and refrigeration products and systems. HASTIE GROUP LIMITED is the third best performer on the ASX 200 growing their stock price by $0.08 or 8.421%. Hastie Group Limited shares can be traded by share traders on the Australian Stock Exchange. HST is in the Capital Goods industry.

Paladin Energy Ltd (PDN) closed this week higher at $5.41. Paladin Energy (PDN) is a mineral exploration company principally engaged in the acquisition and development of uranium projects in Africa and Australia, as well as evaluation and acquisition opportunities all over the world. PALADIN ENERGY LTD is the best stock on the ASX 200 increasing their stock price by $0.39 or 7.769%. Paladin Energy Ltd shares can be traded by share traders on the Australian stock market. PDN is in the Energy industry.

Alesco Corporation Limited (ALS) closed this week higher at $2.77. Alesco Corporation Limited (ALS) is an Australian-based company with portfolio that of different business that are engaged in the construction and mining, building and renovations, as well as scientific and medical. ALESCO CORPORATION LIMITED is the a winner this week on the ASX 200 increasing their stock price by $0.19 or 7.364%. Alesco Corporation Limited shares can be traded by share traders on the Australian stock market. ALS is in the Capital Goods industry.

Paperlinx Limited (PPX) ended this week stronger at $0.44. PaperlinX Limited (PPX) a company engaged in communication paper manufacturing and packaging. PAPERLINX LIMITED is the one of the best performers on the ASX 200 increasing their stock price by $0.03 or 7.317%. Paperlinx Limited shares can be bought and sold by investors on the Australian stock market. PPX is in the Materials industry.

The Reject Shop Limited (TRS) ended this week stronger at $13.80. The Reject Shop (TRS) is a discount variety retailer operating in Australia. The Company is principally focused on the retailing of discount variety merchandise. THE REJECT SHOP LIMITED is the one of the best performers on the ASX 200 growing their stock price by $0.94 or 7.309%. The Reject Shop Limited shares can be bought and sold by investors on the Australian Stock Exchange. TRS is in the Retailing industry.

Ardent Leisure Group (AAD) closed this week higher at $1.05. Ardent Leisure Group (AAD) is a specialist entertainment property owner and operator. The Trust is a stapled entity, with AAD deriving earnings from the operation of leisure businesses and rental income from the ownership of those assets. ARDENT LEISURE GROUP is the best stock on the ASX 200 increasing their stock price by $0.07 or 7.143%. Ardent Leisure Group shares can be traded by share traders on the Australian stock market. AAD is in the Real Estate industry.