Daily FNArena News - Australia

Cyclone Marcia has blown a hole in Suncorp’s targets for FY15 but brokers remain upbeat about special dividends.

Myer has chosen an awkward time to replace its CEO, just two weeks out from the first half results, and brokers are very cautious. An equity raising may be nigh.

Brokers suspect accommodation operator Mantra is being conservative in not upgrading full year forecasts after a strong first half.

Household goods retailer Harvey Norman is riding high on the wave of the housing recovery in Australia. Brokers expect this will continue.

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

Funds manager Henderson’s 2014 results impressed brokers and the company appears likely to achieve its global growth targets.

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 were impressed with Orora’s “self help” abilities in the first half and believe the stock is a sound investment proposition.

BlueScope’s first half result reflected the diversity in the business and brokers weigh up the positive and negative implications.