Other Industrials

National Storage remains committed to growing its market share via acquisition and believes opportunities abound.

Communications and mine technology supplier, Codan, provides brokers with a glimmer of hope in the global mining environment.

Navitas posted a modestly upbeat first half, sweetened by the announcement of a buy-back.

Orica chose not to provide updated guidance at its AGM, but brokers suspect an earnings downgrade could eventually materialise.

Another down-draft in commodity prices has signalled further hard going for those companies contracting to the oil & gas and mining sectors.

Moelis has cooled its ardour for Shine Corporate, which has announced a review of earnings expectations for FY16.

Salary packaging service provider SmartGroup has a strong industry position and is expanding. Credit Suisse adds SmartGroup to its coverage of the sector.

Sydney-based carbon fibre composite fabricator Quickstep Holdings is recapitalised and set for solid growth.

The UK government has proposed changes to road traffic accident claims, delivering another blow to Slater & Gordon as the law firm copes with acquisition challenges and the ASIC review.

Confidence is taking time to re-build in lawyers Slater & Gordon and brokers suspect investors will need to remain patient.