Daily FNArena News - Australia

Interest in gold miner St Barbara has been reinvigorated following robust March quarter production.

Navitas has briefed investors on its commitment to building partnerships with universities and its focus on industry-based tertiary education.

While acknowledging early days, brokers estimate the impact on Queensland coal rail operator Aurizon from Cyclone Debbie.

Bank of Queensland has flagged a more positive outlook for the second half but brokers believe this will not be without challenges.

Will Telstra need to cut its dividend? Brokers have asked this question for some time now and several revisit the prospect.

2016 saw the lowest Australian wages growth in the history of recorded data. Commonwealth Bank modelling suggests a return to normal is still some way off.

Brokers have returned from a tour of copper-gold mine Ernest Henry buoyed by Evolution Mining’s purchase of a stake in a well-run asset with long-term opportunities.

Investments and record east coast building activity are expected to help Brickworks weather the downturn in Western Australian construction, but some headwinds are on the way.

Given poor prospects for growth in PBS revenue, brokers expect Sigma Pharmaceuticals will need to rely more on its expansion into other revenue lines.

Despite a stronger-than-expected first half result, agricultural chemical supplier Nufarm has retained a cautious outlook. Brokers focus on omega-3 and M&A potential.