Daily FNArena News - Australia

Suncorp has confirmed broker suspicions with a downgrade to its first half insurance margin forecasts, amid rising claims inflation and a lower Australian dollar.

Dick Smith’s large inventory problem has spooked the electronics retailing segment ahead of the all-important Christmas trading period.

CSL has updated on a number of new products it intends to bring to market in 2016, renewing broker enthusiasm for the stock.

Weekly update on recommendation, target price, and earnings forecast changes.

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.

Woodside has formally abandoned its pursuit of Oil Search. Brokers heave a sigh of relief, able now to focus on the prospects of the two as separate entities.

National Australia Bank has launched its de-merger proposal for Clydesdale Bank, with attention in 2016 now returning to local territory, and dividends.

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

Business credit growth is accelerating and mortgages have recently re-priced. Brokers take a peek at how Australia’s banking sector is likely to play out over FY16.