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Theme park and entertainment business Ardent Leisure will slow down the opening of new Main Event centres as it focuses on refurbishing legacy centres.

A recent survey has made some interesting findings on whether Australians seek financial advice and how that advice is valued.

Michael Gable of Fairmont Equities notes beleaguered Flight Centre has broken to the upside.

Kathleen Brooks of City Index cites two charts to suggest fear is building in markets, albeit not yet manifesting in selling.

Saxo Bank, in its quarterly outlook, observes the gap between perception and reality is wide among market players and this sets up opportunities for attractive trades.

Discount store chain, The Reject Shop, has signalled sales continue to contract in the second half and its marketing strategy has not provided the turnaround that was expected.

Craig Parker of Moat Capital notes the ASX200 spent last week going sideways, potentially consolidating before a run to 6000.

JB Hi-Fi posted accelerating sales growth in its core business in the March quarter. Meanwhile, CEO of The Good Guys will leave at the end of April, to be replaced by a former JB Hi-Fi CEO.

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Interest in gold miner St Barbara has been reinvigorated following robust March quarter production.