Daily FNArena News - Small Caps

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.

Infigen Energy continues to focus on several renewable energy channels, pursuing growth amid volatility in the electricity market.

Difficult conditions in rural Australia have dampened the outlook and Elders expects first half earnings will be materially lower.

Dental chain 1300SMILES has become more upbeat, expecting the typical surge in economic activity in North Queensland in the wake of the floods will boost its business.

Favourable demand/supply dynamics underpin wood fibre exporter Midway, which has impressed brokers with its expansion plans.

Collection House has made its third acquisition in recent months and brokers assess the potential upside could be substantial.

EML Payments sustained substantial earnings momentum in the first half and is now ramping up its sports betting payment systems in the US.

AMA Group has substantial opportunities in the automotive aftermarket and continues to consolidate a position in panel repair.

Revenue growth prospects are strong for fund management platform Hub24 but brokers remain concerned about an escalation in costs.

Fund administration platform provider, Praemium, delivered a mixed first half, as the Australian business performed strongly while UK revenues were much softer than brokers expected.