Daily FNArena News - Australia

Challenger has acquired a UK-based alternatives investment business to expand its distribution network in Europe.

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

Most brokers expect newly listed Medibank Private to deliver on prospectus forecasts but remain concerned about the outlook for FY16.

Volatility in global markets is taking its toll on investor confidence but broker advice is to be defensive and look to those Australian stocks which benefit from a lower FX rate.

While there remain details to be clarified, APRA’s first indication of pending increased bank capital requirements looks more like a win than a loss for the banks, brokers believe.

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

Marketing will determine Caltex’ future earnings but brokers believe a special dividend may be a possibility.

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

Nib Holdings will acquire travel insurance distributor World Nomads to expand its insurance reach and add another earnings stream, but is it a good move?

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