Daily FNArena News - Australia

Bendigo & Adelaide Bank has provided some insights into its position in the banking sector, highlighting its customer focus. Yet brokers are unsure about its growth profile.

Fortescue Metals benefitted from a stronger iron ore price in the March quarter but brokers doubt the rally will be sustained.

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

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

Several brokers are unsure whether the cost cutting endured by Alumina Ltd will be enough to boost income substantially, as expanding Chinese supply limits price rises.

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

BT Investment Management pleased brokers with its ability to generate positive fund flows from the JO Hambro business in the March quarter.

Iluka has reduced its zircon pricing for the June quarter, following on from competitor actions, and brokers observe the outlook is weak.

Bank of Queensland’s interim result was mixed, with a number of factors needed to fall into place to ensure a positive outlook.

Burson Group is well placed to take advantage of the growth and increasing complexity of vehicles in Australia. Macquarie initiates coverage of the stock.