Daily FNArena News - Australia

Can the banks continue on their merry run on PE expansion alone or will subdued earnings growth and a slower Australian economy finally catch up?

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

A wrap of the day’s activity on the Australian stock market.

Mining service contractors will be competing hard for what work is on offer this year while brokers will be focusing firmly on balance sheets.

A weaker Australian dollar looks to be the key benefit to Australia’s heath care sector as first half reporting approaches.

A wrap of the day’s activity on the Australian stock market.

Brokers are mostly optimistic about energy stocks this year but, even among the winners, there are key winners to pick.

Analysts expect less volatility in the gold price and goldminer stock prices in 2014 as sentiment steadies and the industry responds to the shocks of 2013.

Veda has listed on the ASX with a comprehensive credit check business offering attractive returns, in the view of several brokers.

A wrap of the day’s activity on the Australian stock market.