Daily FNArena News - Small Caps

Financial services software provider Class Ltd delivered a strong FY17 although margin growth is expected to taper off as investment ramps up in FY18.

The market reacted positively to oOh!media’s first half and brokers expect 2017 will reveal meaningful growth.

Brokers are prepared to look beyond the weakness in the first six weeks of Baby Bunting’s trading in FY18, suggesting this is not necessarily the start of a trend.

Hotel chain operator Mantra Group will acquire The Art Series hotels, and brokers largely welcome the acquisition.

Brokers believe investor patience will eventually be rewarded by Alacer Gold, which is intent on bringing its sulphide project to first gold in the September quarter of 2018.

Media intelligence business iSentia has disappointed the market, downgrading FY17 guidance for the third time and writing down the value of its King Content division to zero.

Satellite service provider SpeedCast International continues on the acquisition trail, with its latest considered a strong strategic move into the international government sector.

Galaxy Resources has fulfilled its legacy 2016 contracts and is set to take advantage of robust lithium prices.

Homemaker retailer Adairs recovers from bed linen buyer mistakes and aims to steadily expand and improve retail execution.

Canaccord Genuity has initiated a Buy recommendation on ASX-listed Scottish Pacific Group, saying the debtor finance company could grow steadily once it beds down recent acquisitions.