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Spark Infrastructure posted a better than expected interim result but capex requirements mean equity will need to be raised in coming years and this is creating a divergence in broker views on the stock.

Westpac’s bad debt concerns sparked a big profit-taking session on Friday in the market, providing debate about whether recent confidence has been overplayed.

Market expectations had been for Mortgage Choice to deliver lower earnings in FY10 but guidance from management indicates some growth.

Weekly musings from your editor. Taking a “contrarian” (value) approach can be rewarding if it is combined with a patient, longer term strategy.

Analysts no longer see why Downer should attract a PE discount.

Barclays Capital suggests markets are watching commodities for signs of a growth rebound, which would push prices higher.

Forget diplomatic argy-bargy – just how worried should we be about these Chinese stock market drops?

A potential recovery in mineral sands demand remains the key for Iluka.

Some stockbrokers see CSL’s earnings guidance for FY10 as conservative, others argue the stock is not good value.

China’s fiscal stimulus package gave economic growth a significant boost through the first quarter of this year but Standard Chartered is seeing signs the boost is now fading.