Daily FNArena News - Australia

A delay in finalising some consulting contracts has led Technology One to downgrade FY17 profit forecasts but brokers observe the business continues to perform well.

Beach Energy plans to acquire Lattice Energy, substantially increasing its scale and diversity.

Yarra Trams has ditched APN Outdoor and HT&E, continuing the merry-go-round of outdoor advertising contracts.

Brokers find picking and choosing A-REITs since the reporting season is mostly about identifying divergent growth trajectories.

Confusion reigns in Australia’s gas market and brokers try to make sense of the outlook for gas supply and prices from the official rumblings.

AGL is at the centre of a political storm, intending to close the coal-fired Liddell power station by 2022, while benefitting from the surge in electricity and gas prices.

EclipX is leveraging its capabilities in corporate fleet leasing to provide a platform for customers to completely manage motor vehicle requirements.

Brokers accept the outlook for Nufarm is improving on several fronts but many suggest the stock is fairly valued. Will acquisitions provide more impetus?

A resilient Premier Investments has highlighted for brokers how high-growth new brands can compensate for the weakness prevailing in apparel retail.

Christmas has come early for shareholders of Rio Tinto, which will increase the purchases of its shares by US$2.5bn, taking the total being bought back in 2017 to US$4.0bn.