Daily FNArena News - Australia

Margins remain the core issue for brokers in assessing the outlook for JB Hi-Fi as it beds down the acquisition of The Good Guys.

BlueScope Steel beat expectations with its FY18 results but several brokers suggest this may be the peak.

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

Investors were disappointed with James Hardie’s first quarter because of cautious management commentary but brokers suggest the sell-off in the stock is not justified.

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

After a particularly robust FY18 result, Magellan Financial has outlined changes to its distribution policy, given a large tick by brokers.

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

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

The outlook for Commonwealth Bank warrants caution, brokers suggest, despite a strong core retail banking franchise.

While IOOF is confident its platform and advice segments can withstand regulatory scrutiny, several brokers are more cautious about dismissing the industry impact from the ongoing Royal Commission.