Daily FNArena News - Australia

Western Areas has impressed brokers by staying above the line despite a depressed nickel price.

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

Another broker initiates coverage on the Woolworths spin-off, Shopping Centres Australasia, but finds the outlook all rather lacklustre.

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

Brokers are anticipating a strong earnings season for the general insurers, although life businesses have a few problems.

Macquarie Atlas revealed subdued traffic growth on key roads in the June quarter. The problem for brokers is the subdued part.

There is a growing feeling among analysts that the gold price has now seen a low, but this hasn’t stopped them slashing Australian goldminer targets and ratings.

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

Orica has issued a profit warning and the outlook appears to have become a lot tougher.

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