Daily FNArena News - Australia

James Hardie’s FY15 result was strong, with a special dividend and buy-back announced, but many brokers consider the stock is well priced.

Weekly update on recommendation, target price, and earnings forecast changes.

Cardno has downgraded FY15 guidance on the back of poor conditions in US and Australian markets, which suggests to many brokers dividends could be scaled back or suspended.

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

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

Several brokers are of the opinion Aurizon could do more with its capital structure. Credit Suisse initiates coverage on this basis.

Disappointing earnings results were one reason a stampede began out of Australia’s big banks, but having fallen this far, is value now emerging?

South32 has commenced trading on ASX and several brokers line up to analyse the outlook for the new resources company.

First half results for Dulux Group were mixed and brokers are somewhat divided as the outlook lacks clarity.

Weekly update on recommendation, target price, and earnings forecast changes.