FINANCIAL NEWS
ASX Winners And Losers Of Today – 20-03-26
The table inside ranks the 20 biggest percentage winners and losers among stocks in the ASX300 at the end of each trading day
6:35 PM
Next Week At A Glance – 23-27 Mar 2026
A brief look at important company events and economic data releases next week
3:00 PM
In Case You Missed It – BC Extra Upgrades & Downgrades – 20-03-26
A summary of the highlights from Broker Call Extra updates throughout the week past
1:57 PM
Weekly Top Ten News Stories – 20 March 2026
Our top ten news stories from 12 March 2026 to 19 March 2026
10:45 AM
Emerging Markets At An Inflection Point
Global market dynamics are changing, and to the potential benefit of Emerging Markets, according to Ernest Yeung, Portfolio Manager, Emerging Markets Discovery Equity Strategy at T. Rowe Price
10:30 AM
Bell Potter rates ITS as Buy
Infotrust has acquired Catalyst Cyber, a Canberra based cyber security consultancy, for -$5m comprising cash and shares.
The acquisition is expected to contribute around $1.3m in revenue and $300,000 in underlying EBITDA in the second half.
Bell Potter updates forecasts to include the acquisition, with the net result being a modest increase in its target to $0.62 from $0.60.
The broker expects the company will make further acquisitions in the cyber security sector given the strengthened balance sheet following the sale of the cloud and communications business.
Future acquisitions are also expected to be earnings accretive. Buy rating retained.
Citi rates SHL as Upgrade to Neutral from Sell
Citi lowers its target for Sonic Healthcare to $21.50 from $22.00 after adjusting for exchange rate movements. The rating is upgraded to Neutral from Sell given a more balanced risk/reward scenario, in the broker's view.
While Australian pathology volumes in January appear slightly lower year-on-year, Sonic outperformed the broader market in 1H26, the analyst highlights.
Ongoing concerns around US operations and persistent group cost pressures are noted with further downside risks not ruled out.
UBS rates VEA as Buy
Viva Energy faces a stronger refining backdrop, with UBS highlighting the escalating Middle East conflict is driving higher regional fuel and refining margins.
The broker notes attacks on key infrastructure and export limits across North Asia are tightening supply, lifting gasoline, diesel and jet fuel crack spreads to record levels.
The analyst notes an improved earnings outlook, reflecting materially higher Australian refining margin assumptions and upgraded refining earnings forecasts.
Estimates for 2026 EPS are increased by 163% and 2027 EPS by 53% on stronger refining margins.
Refining strength is expected to outweigh weaker Convenience and Mobility trends, with some pressure from lower volumes and consumer response to higher fuel prices.
UBS increases its target price to $2.70 from $2.40 and retains a Buy rating.
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| LAST PRICE | CHANGE +/- | CHANGE % | VOLUME |
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$37.02 19 Mar |
OPEN $36.50 |
HIGH $37.22 | 6,118,832 LOW $36.49 |
-0.110| TARGET | |||
| $36.792-0.6% downside | |||
| Franking for last dividend paid out: 70% |
| Title | FY24 Actual | FY25 Actual | FY26 Forecast | FY27 Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS (cps) | xxx | 198.2 | 251.0 | xxx |
| DPS (cps) | xxx | 166.0 | 168.0 | xxx |
| EPS Growth | xxx | - 9.1% | 26.7% | xxx |
| DPS Growth | xxx | 0.0% | 1.2% | xxx |
| PE Ratio | xxx | N/A | 14.6 | xxx |
| Dividend Yield | xxx | N/A | 4.6% | xxx |
| Div Pay Ratio(%) | xxx | 83.8% | 66.9% | xxx |
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DAILY MARKET REPORTS
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The table inside ranks the 20 biggest percentage winners and losers among stocks in the ASX300 at the end of each trading day
6:35 PM
The Overnight Report: No Recovery Rally
A global perspective on what happened overnight. Oil first rallied, then retreated. Equities played the opposite card, recovering toward the close of trade. SPI futures are indicating no enthusiasm for a recovery rally locally on Friday
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ASX Winners And Losers Of Today – 19-03-26
The table inside ranks the 20 biggest percentage winners and losers among stocks in the ASX300 at the end of each trading day
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Australian Broker Call *Extra* Edition – Mar 19, 2026
Extra Edition of the Broker Call Report
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The Overnight Report: Oil Up, Equities Down
A global perspective on what happened overnight. As the war in Iran heats up, equities are in for a miserable Thursday
Mar 19 2026
ASX Winners And Losers Of Today – 18-03-26
The table inside ranks the 20 biggest percentage winners and losers among stocks in the ASX300 at the end of each trading day
Mar 18 2026
WEEKLY REPORTS
Next Week At A Glance – 23-27 Mar 2026
A brief look at important company events and economic data releases next week
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In Case You Missed It – BC Extra Upgrades & Downgrades – 20-03-26
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Weekly Top Ten News Stories – 20 March 2026
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The Short Report – 19 Mar 2026
FNArena’s weekly update on short positions in the Australian share market
Mar 19 2026
Uranium Week: Paladin Upgraded
Activity in the U308 spot market trended lower as uncertainty over the Middle East war kept participants on the sideline until the end of the week
Mar 17 2026
Weekly Update On LICs & LITs – 17-Mar-2026
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Mar 17 2026
Australian Listed Real Estate Tables – 16-03-2026
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THE MARKETS
Australia
20 March 2026 Updated : 20:12 AEDT
SPI Overnight
8530.00
-5.00
-0.06%
NZ50
12989.990
-61.620
-0.470%
All Ordinaries
8628.30
-62.40
-0.72%
S&P ASX 200
8428.40
-69.40
-0.82%
S&P ASX 300
8360.90
-66.60
-0.79%
Communication Services
1688.70
+4.10
0.24%
Consumer Discretionary
3345.00
-28.20
-0.84%
Consumer Staples
12498.80
-31.10
-0.25%
Energy
11146.60
+78.10
0.71%
Financials
9548.60
-105.00
-1.09%
Health Care
27530.50
+325.70
1.20%
Industrials
7805.40
-80.70
-1.02%
Info Technology
1639.30
-1.30
-0.08%
Materials
20520.20
-336.20
-1.61%
Real Estate
3296.00
-22.80
-0.69%
Utilities
10049.20
+71.50
0.72%
A-REITs
1519.20
-10.20
-0.67%
All Technology Index
2602.90
-4.10
-0.16%
Banks
4316.50
-54.80
-1.25%
Gold Index
15815.80
-233.50
-1.45%
Metals & Mining
7094.50
-108.50
-1.51%
World
20 March 2026 Updated : 20:12 AEDT
CAD/USD
0.7290
+0.00
0.15%
EUR/JPY
183.37
+0.96
0.53%
EUR/USD
1.1565
+0.01
0.88%
GBP/USD
1.3409
+0.01
1.06%
USD/JPY
158.55
-0.59
-0.37%
Aus Stocks
20 March 2026 Updated : 20:12 AEDT
Amcor (US)
38.69
-1.16
-2.91%
Newmont (US)
99.20
-7.34
-6.89%
Rio Tinto (UK)
6376.00
+38.00
0.60%
BHP Group (US)
67.37
-0.93
-1.36%
Rio Tinto (US)
85.65
-2.07
-2.36%
ResMed (US)
227.41
-0.47
-0.21%
South32 (UK)
210.00
+0.50
0.24%
James Hardie (US)
19.49
-0.67
-3.32%
Janus Henderson (US)
51.37
+0.01
0.02%
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$23.26REA REA GROUP LIMITED 
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