Daily FNArena News - Australia

Equity strategists are aligning portfolios for expected consolidation across world stock markets, including Australia’s.

Brokers welcome the sale of AGL Energy’s stake in the Diamantina power station to APA Group, believing there are positives for both companies.

The Australian dollar has rallied over March, defying a weakening trend. Commonwealth Bank analysts asses the implications for interest rates.

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

Announcements of rising bad debt charges, principally from ANZ Bank, have provoked renewed negativity towards the banking sector.

South32 has been re-rated by various brokers over the past month as they factor in the company’s efforts along with the outlook for commodity prices.

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

New Hope Coal reported a small profit in the first half after two consecutive halves of losses but broker sights are firmly on the thermal coal price.

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

Brokers observe TPG Telecom is following in the footsteps of its successful integration of AAPT with its recent acquisition of iiNet.