Daily FNArena News - Australia

Dun and Bradstreet’s latest Consumer Credit Expectations Survey suggests Australian consumers will be cautious leading into Christmas.

Mine-to-port logistics powerhouse attracts broker attention as it fine tunes its operations.

Ahead of the Herd’s Rick Mills reports the first shots have been fired by the US Federal Government, with the first legal action launched against Pre-GFC issuers of mortgage-backed securities.

In trying to get a handle on any recovery in the depressed building industry brokers are turning out rather mixed views.

Breville offers an arguably unique investment thesis, removed from domestic consumer weakness, and despite a doubling of its share price, brokers believe.

Investment managers are starting to favour growth assets and risk appetite has improved according to the latest Russell Investment Managers Outlook survey.

Bank of Queensland shares have been trashed following management’s profit warning, but brokers argue whether such treatment is justified.

Wesfarmers’ success is dominated by Coles, but investors are ignoring coal’s contribution and price slide in valuing the group.

A survey by Dunn & Bradstreet suggests retail sales will increase into Christmas but not without further discounting to clear inventory.

International developments, which basically means China, has led the RBA to reduce its cash rate against consensus expectation.