Daily FNArena News - Australia

A soft September quarter was expected for Evolution Mining but two key assets are in transition and represent key upcoming catalysts for the gold producer.

If 2020 is to be remembered for anything other than the obvious, it’s the Big Bang of the BNPL sector. But is the market over-exuberant?

Several events in the near future are shaping up as critical for Beach Energy, and may even be transformational.

Concerns surrounding disruptions to BlueScope Steel’s business are ebbing, encouraged by first half earnings guidance that is well ahead of prior forecasts.

While short and medium-term concerns prevail, should investors be focusing on policy, profits and positioning?

Orora has strengthened its packaging business in North America in the first quarter, with earnings growth that surprised to the upside, while Australasia remains flat.

A softer performance is likely over the December quarter for BHP Group but brokers remain confident the company can meet FY21 guidance, underpinned by key commodities.

Implant volumes in Cochlear’s major markets appear to be on the mend, which is supportive of revenue, but concerns are emerging regarding another bout of elective surgery restrictions.

South32 has reinstated its buyback program, having built up cash reserves after a solid performance in the September quarter, while kicking off 2021 unencumbered by South Africa Energy Coal is considered critical to the outlook.

Delays stemming from the pandemic amid ebbing demand conditions confront Rio Tinto, while there is also work to do to improve perceptions about its cultural sensitivity.