Daily FNArena News

Sonic Healthcare has shelved a challenging year with brokers finding the outlook both reasonable and achievable.

Sydney Airport has signalled robust organic growth ahead and agreed to purchase Terminal 3 from Qantas.

Peter Switzer of the Switzer Super Report ponders the success potential of constantly buying dips in the stock market.

Brokers welcome the continued expansion of technology provider CSG Ltd, which is setting its sights on providing a full IT service.

Newcrest Mining has impressed brokers with its turnaround, improving production at most mines, while lingering concerns remain regarding Lihir and Telfer.

Michael Gable of Fairmont Equities suggests the risk remains to the downside for Ansell following the company’s weak result.

Last week Japan restarted the first of its idled nuclear reactors.

Subdued outlook for alumina and nickel prices; China’s devaluation and the impact on iron ore; likely messages from oil & gas earnings reports.

James Hardie made a soft start to the year but most brokers are not overly concerned while housing growth is solid. The bigger issue is the stock’s valuation.

Weekly Update on ASX-listed companies buying in their own stock.