Daily FNArena News - Australia

Incitec Pivot has emerged with a 13% stake in Dyno Nobel and with the stock now seen as “in play” brokers are assessing what price would see a deal succeed.

Mitchell Communications reported a profit that blew away analyst forecasts.

Morgan Stanley believes the upcoming index reshuffle may see Abacus Property, Charter Hall and Silex be included in the S&P/ASX200 index.

A Zinifex management presentation to investors has reignited market speculation a tie-up with Oxiana Resources may be on the cards.

The ACCC has instigated proceedings against Australia’s auto stevedoring industry but any impact on Asciano is unlikely to be significant.

Analysts have tripped over themselves in the rush to downgrade IAG following a shocker of a result.

ASX-youngster Arasor is about to be confronted with some angry institutional investors as management has combined negative news with a more positive outlook.

If fallout from the current global adjustment of risk perception becomes permanent, how would that affect the economy? Commonwealth Research has some numbers.

Virgon Blue’s earnings came in well above market consensus and brokers remain broadly positive on the stock as they upgrade earnings forecasts.

QBE Insurance easily beat expectations with its half-year profit and expectations of continued strength in margins has driven upgrades to consensus earnings forecasts.