Daily FNArena News - Australia

Weak equity market growth is the most probable scenario in FY15, brokers contend, and they warn there is a downside to low interest rates.

With the latest round of bank results and updates in the bag, brokers yet again agonise over whether the big banks are too expensive.

Challenges abound in the national electricity market. Brokers review the catalysts for the major producers of power, AGL and Origin Energy.

Premium growth rates have peaked for general insurers and brokers look at what will drive the sector going forward.

Regis Resources announced a further setback to production in the first two months of 2015, with grade issues continuing to plague Garden Well.

Reporting season revealed some subtle changes in the strategies of Australian Real Estate Investment Trusts.

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

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

Flexigroup has added Telecom Rentals to its business in New Zealand, winning approval from brokers.

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