Daily FNArena News - Australia

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.

Brokers may be somewhat divided on where the opportunities lie in the A-REITs sector but agree they are still to be found.

Sonic Healthcare is the second pathology provider to issue an earnings downgrade in a week, as funding cuts pressure the industry.

Private hospital operator Healthscope is expected to weather insurer rate reductions, given its margins are among the highest in the sector. Morgan Stanley initiates coverage.

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

Despite a weak outlook for coal prices, Whitehaven Coal enjoys a relatively better position among coal producers, brokers maintain.

Research from BIS Shrapnel suggests Australian dwelling commencements peaked in 2014-2015 and will gradually decline in coming years.

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.