Daily Financial News - Small Caps

Brokers have become favourably disposed towards Emeco Holdings, as the market for earthmoving equipment rental is tight after significant rationalisation of industry participants.

Brokers expect the sale of gas processing infrastructure at the company’s Roma North field will strengthen Senex Energy’s balance sheet, allowing the market to price in a greater portion of the future earnings profile.

As expected, EclipX delivered a very weak first half, posting losses in four out five of its adjacent businesses. Yet brokers believe upside has emerged if the focus can return to the core operations.

Brokers expect strong growth in returns from Think Childcare over the next few years.

Increased competition in generic drugs has caused a significant deterioration in Mayne Pharma earnings and the company is reviewing the carrying value of these assets.

In a difficult, changing and subdued retail/housing environment the success of City Chic Collective and Adairs can be attributed to a deep knowledge of their customer base. Canaccord Genuity initiates coverage on the two.

Lithium sales were significantly lower in the March quarter for Galaxy Resources, while the sell-down process for Sal de Vida has been formally closed without a deal.

Despite a soft top line in the March quarter, brokers are reasonably confident that jeweller Michael Hill has enough in the kitty to meet FY19 expectations.

Praemium has lost a long-standing customer ANZ Private to a rival. Brokers assess what this means for the business going forward.

Freedom Foods is now less likely to be in the bidding for Lion Dairy & Drinks. This would be a positive signal to brokers, putting the focus squarely on new product development.