Daily FNArena News

Brokers agree furniture retailer Nick Scali is well-positioned, given its scale in a fragmented market and a clear growth strategy.

Woolworths reported solid March quarter sales of food but another disappointing downgrade for Big W has broker views diverging on the implications for the outlook.

FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. Canaccord Genuity has downgraded G8 Education as the addition of new child care supply accelerates.

Peter Switzer of the Switzer Super Report weighs up the argument for May-October being a traditional weak period.

Sleep disorder specialist ResMed has revealed supply constraints and costs held back revenue, margins and operating income in the March quarter.

Footwear distributor/retailer RCG Corp has issued its second downgrade to guidance in three months but brokers diverge in their reactions to the news and resultant sell-off..

Michael Gable of Fairmont Equities suggests CSR is setting for a longer term run higher.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Iron ore balance; uncertainty prevails for nickel ore; deficit tipped in aluminium; copper prices likely to lift.

Platinum Asset Management has reduced base management fees and brokers are concerned about the reduction in flows to the business, considering the stock is not cheap.

Shelley Palmer of the Palmer Group argues traditional TV does not provide advertisers with the same extent of data available from other media.