Daily FNArena News - Australia

During January the ASX200 ended the month virtually where it started with consumer discretionary and banks the standout sectors

Amcor achieved a strong result in the first half, ramping up its buyback program and setting the stage for further acquisitions

FNArena’s Monitor keeps track of corporate earnings result releases, including broker views, ratings and target price changes and beat/miss assessments

Benefitting from a well-timed acquisition, Credit Corp has managed to allay fears regarding the pandemic-induced slump in lending volumes

Temple & Webster is leading the charge as online sales of homewares and furniture grow rapidly

FNArena’s Monitor keeps track of corporate earnings result releases, including broker views, ratings and target price changes and beat/miss assessments

As 2020 ended, opposing forces were in play for insurance software provider Fineos Corp, while a quality global customer base is ultimately expected to underpin growth

The market has pared the short-term outlook for Worley after a surprise slump in first half revenue, although recovery potential is not lost

Growth in masks and accessories has prevailed for ResMed despite pandemic-induced restrictions, although cycling the surge in ventilator sales from early 2020 will be a challenge

Sales from the mills of BlueScope Steel are going gangbusters, auguring well for the outlook over FY21. Are there any clouds on the horizon?