Daily FNArena News - Australia

FNArena provides a weekly update of Australian listed corporate bond issues, current pricing and yield data.

Alumina Ltd enjoyed a recovery in margins in the June quarter, yet while brokers value the strong balance sheet and dividends, the alumina price is expected to stumble in the months ahead.

Weekly Update on ASX-listed companies buying in their own stock.

Primary Health Care, in streamlining its balance sheet, has signalled a downgrade to profit expectations for FY16. Brokers review the outlook.

Several brokers believe opportunities are emerging in Beach Energy, with the stock becoming net cash and leveraged to higher oil prices.

A combination of falling demand, oversupply and muted economic growth will lead to Australian house prices falling back over the next three years, BIS Shrapnel forecasts.

FNArena provides a weekly update of Australian listed corporate bond issues, current pricing and yield data.

FNArena’s weekly update on short positions in the Australian share market.

The going is tough for retailers across the board, brokers contend, with the few positives in the outlook suggesting stock picking is the go in most segments.

Weekly Update on ASX-listed companies buying in their own stock.