Daily FNArena News - Australia

Centennial and Woodside have both performed well – too well for some brokers – but does the upside outweigh the valuations?

Corporate Express’ Dutch parent has received a takeover offer and Citi and ABN Amro suggest the Australian operations may now be in play as a result.

It might be Australia’s premier gold miner but despite bullishness on gold, Newcrest doesn’t really excite all brokers.

Some economists believe that for the RBA to tame inflation, standard variable mortgage rates may hit 10%.

Sunland Group met expectations with its profit result and brokers continue to view the group positively given the growth potential of its Dubai operations.

The Westpac-MI leading index shows the Australian economy is slowing while remaining above trend in December.

Revelations from the minutes of the last RBA meeting suggest another interest rate in March is all but in the bag.

Four out of six brokers upgraded WA News this morning, suggesting the negative response to the company’s first half result was overdone.

Earnings for the half year met expectations and with guidance for FY08 intact both ABN Amro and Merrill Lynch still see Nomad Building Solutions as a solid Buy.

Centro-shattered Goodman has vindicated broker confidence by posting a strong first half result. The only LPT to own?