Daily FNArena News - Australia

Earnings for both Caltex Australia and Viva Energy are plummeting, as fuel consumption declines markedly across the country. Questions are also raised about the future of Australian refining.

Broker views on Afterpay vary widely, despite the company assuring the market it is well-positioned to manage the current crisis.

Broker views differ on whether the separation of luxury brand Penfolds would create value for Treasury Wine Estates.

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

Flight Centre has slashed monthly operating costs and raised capital. Brokers expect a leaner enterprise with greater market share is likely to emerge.

HUB24 has experienced significant growth in funds on its platform. To what extent are prospects shaped by expectations of a sharp rebound in markets after the crisis has passed?

Is the withdrawal of Transurban’s distribution guidance a sign of more long-term changes to distribution policy?

How will Australia’s electricity providers fare during the coming recession?

As restaurants close to stop the spread of coronavirus there is more demand for supermarket food, beverages and fresh produce and Brambles is one of the less obvious beneficiaries.

Ansell is experiencing unprecedented demand for protective gloves from the health sector and, unusual in the current environment, has maintained FY20 guidance.