Daily FNArena News - Australia

Brokers suspect Macquarie Group’s earnings are peaking as the diversified financial business has increased the levels of asset sales in its first half.

Household goods and electronics retailer JB Hi-Fi posted strong sales in the September quarter but the company has chosen not to upgrade its full year guidance.

FNArena provides a weekly update of Australian listed corporate bond issues, current pricing and yield data.

Brokers raise the spectre of whether soft September quarter sales numbers for Wesfarmers, particularly at Coles, are a sign of more weakness to come.

FNArena’s weekly update on short positions in the Australian share market.

Mirvac has signalled a strong performance across its business segments but brokers disagree as to the extent of income risk from apartment settlement defaults.

Construction management software service, Aconex, has taken time out to explain its revenue model amid concerns in the investment community and a sell-off in its shares.

Weekly Update on ASX-listed companies buying in their own stock.

Sales for Super Retail were soft in the September quarter as the company continues to take action to address problematic parts of its leisure, automotive and sports businesses.

Coca-Cola Amatil has refreshed its strategy with a focus on still beverages, expanding categories in beer and coffee and growing its business in Indonesia.