Daily FNArena News - Australia

Canacord Genuity has become interested in Billabong International as the company increases its engagement with investors. The broker initiates coverage of the stock with a Buy.

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.

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

IPH Ltd is moving closer to its domestic market goal, adding the Callinans patent and trade mark assets to its portfolio.

Brokers are starting to mull the peaking of Australia’s housing cycle and whether monetary authorities will be able to manage a soft landing.

Ideal asset recycling conditions, strong trading conditions, and the acquisition of ANZ’s Esanda motor finance portfolio have brokers expecting more upgrades for Macquarie.

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

Bank of Queensland has delivered a largely better than expected FY15 result and several brokers have become more enthusiastic about the stock.

Aurizon Holdings has provided more detail of its transformation plans, targeting further cost reductions and re-stating a 30% margin goal by FY18.