Daily FNArena News - Australia

Those interest rate rises may come thick and fast.

In the ongoing process of post-GFC regulatory changes, ASIC is looking to formalise stock broker recommendations in the wake of investor complaints.

Retail sales were weak and building approvals down, so might the RBA decide not to raise on Tuesday?

BHP has successfully smashed the longstanding annual benchmark pricing system for iron ore, ushering in a new world of riches (at least in the near term).

Deutsche Bank has initated coverage on vessel charter and services group Mermaind Marine with a Buy rating.

Nufarm’s interim result met recently revised guidance, but stockbrokers were still surprised how weak the company’s financial performance actually was.

RBS analysis suggests the market is overly ambitious on a lending growth rebound while Citi argues a popular case for NAB.

The NBN means scale will be important for ISPs and iiNet has recognised this, acquiring Netspace in a deal brokers expect will boost earnings from FY11.

Can insurers cope with this spate of storms? Is wind energy about to take off? What can I invest in for wind protection (with conviction)?

Solid economic data through March has seen National Australia Bank bring forward the timing of expected interest rate hikes by the RBA.