Daily FNArena News - Australia

ALS has invested in additional geochemistry capacity as the cycle for global mineral exploration ramps up again, providing an improved earnings outlook

Aristocrat Leisure has a big advantage over its gaming competitors – liquidity, allowing the pursuit of user acquisition and product development

Insurance broker AUB Group is enjoying a favourable environment for commercial insurance premium rates, recently issuing a modest upgrade to guidance

A generally positive outcome for banks during the profit reporting season should be viewed through the prism of longer-term structural forces

Biopharmaceutical company Opthea is poised to undertake two phase-3 trials for its treatment to improve vision for those affected by macular degeneration

The summer ahead promises better crop returns for agribusiness Elders, which is integrating several acquisitions and expanding market share.

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Ramsay Health Care does not expect a substantial increase in activity going forward, amid a subdued recovery in Australian surgical admissions. Europe is unlikely to contribute to earnings growth in FY21.

Computershare’s first quarter update received mixed responses, with several issues required to pan out positively to achieve FY21 guidance.

What are Deterra Royalties? Well, the recently-listed stock offers a unique ASX exposure to iron ore, taking a royalty stream from BHP Group’s Mining Area C.