Weekly Top Ten News Stories

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Weekly Broker Wrap: private health; banks & retail exposure; retailers; retail A-REITs; Amazon; superannuation advice; Asia.

In this week's Weekly Insights (published in two separate parts): -Equities Bull Market: It's Raining Warnings -Commodities And A Greener China -Conviction Calls: Goldman Sachs, Ord Minnett, Bell Potter, CLSA, And Morgans -Predicting December I

The a2 Milk Co has impressed brokers with its substantial revenue and profit growth at the start of FY18, although projections are considered largely factored in to the stock.

Weekly update on stockbroker recommendation, target price, and earnings forecast changes.

Packaging business Pact Group has acquired two major packaging operations in Asia and a bulk containers reconditioning business in WA. Brokers views are positive but cautious.

The market is abuzz with speculation regarding a bid for Santos but brokers suggest progress on any offer would be difficult and success highly uncertain.

In this week's Weekly Insights (this is part two): –Equities Bull Market: It's Raining Warnings -Commodities And A Greener China -Conviction Calls: Goldman Sachs, Ord Minnett, Bell Potter, CLSA, And Morgans -Predicting December Index Ch

Brokers are unsurprised by a guidance upgrade from fruit&veg producer Costa Group and believe the market is already way ahead.

Incitec Pivot has started FY18 from a strong position, as fertiliser prices have improved, the Australian dollar is weaker and the outlook for the US explosives market is buoyant. But brokers are not convinced.

FNArena's weekly update on short positions in the Australian share market.