Daily FNArena News - Australia

Western Areas has chosen to alleviate its balance sheet pressure with a capital raising but the key question remains. When will the nickel price recover?

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

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

Equity strategists are aligning portfolios for expected consolidation across world stock markets, including Australia’s.

Brokers welcome the sale of AGL Energy’s stake in the Diamantina power station to APA Group, believing there are positives for both companies.

The Australian dollar has rallied over March, defying a weakening trend. Commonwealth Bank analysts asses the implications for interest rates.

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

Announcements of rising bad debt charges, principally from ANZ Bank, have provoked renewed negativity towards the banking sector.

South32 has been re-rated by various brokers over the past month as they factor in the company’s efforts along with the outlook for commodity prices.

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