Daily FNArena News - Australia

CSL may be able to benefit from further price increases as plasma supply is likely to remain tight over the next several months, while brokers welcome the acquisition of Vitaeris.

Viva Energy provided an upbeat outlook for the remainder of 2020 and, further afield, outlined a strategy to develop its Geelong site.

A strong boost to sales is expected for key business units of Super Retail from a resurgence in domestic travel.

Mining production has continued uninterrupted in Australia during the pandemic, underpinning a strong position and outlook for the Seven Group companies.

JB Hi-Fi has been in a plum position to benefit from households spending more time at home for both work and play but how will this pan out once government stimulus ends?

Sales activity at Bunnings and Officeworks has been stunning over the period of pandemic-related restrictions but signals there is very little operating leverage for Wesfarmers going forward.

While the economic outlook may continue to weigh, Vocus Group has removed a key overhang by refinancing debt facilities.

Buoyant sentiment; tech leads the way; earnings and raisings; new highs in commodities; mixed data.

Iress has taken the opportunity to raise capital to more than provide for its purchase of OneVue Holdings, targeting scale in superannuation and funds management solutions.

The Star Entertainment Group will re-open its Sydney casino and has also reached an agreement with the NSW government for future tax rates.