The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) is on course to finish the week with a solid gain. In afternoon trade the benchmark index is up 0.5% to 5,766 points.
Four shares which have climbed more than most today are listed below. Here's why they are finishing the week with strong gains:
The National Veterinary Care Ltd (ASX: NVL) share price has climbed 5% to $2.48 after the veterinary company announced the successful completion of one clinic acquisition and plans to acquire a further six clinics. The acquisition of the six clinics is expected to close by the end of September, with the seven new clinics forecast to provide a $2.4 million boost to annual earnings before interest and tax. I think National Veterinary Care is a small-cap to consider following this news.
The Star Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX: SGR) share price is up 3.5% to $5.30. This is the second day in a row of solid gains for the hotel and casino operator and is thanks largely to a positive broker note out of Citi yesterday. Once again the investment bank reiterated its buy rating and $6.65 price target. I would agree with Citi on this one and think Star would be a great investment.
The Reject Shop Ltd (ASX: TRS) share price has climbed almost 5% to $4.76 despite there being no news out of the discount retailer. But with the Australian dollar continuing to strengthen, investors may believe that Reject Shop will see its margins expand. The retailer imports a lot of its products from overseas, paying for them primarily in U.S. dollars.
The Worleyparsons Limited (ASX: WOR) share price has jumped almost 7% to $11.31 today thanks to a broker note out of Deutsche Bank. According to the note, analysts at Deutsche have a buy rating and $13.74 price target on the engineering company's shares due partly to their belief that a recovery in oil and gas capital expenditures has started.
