Daily FNArena News - Australia

Brokers believe BHP’s South32 spin-off will result in a win-win, with both companies offering attractive yields post demerger synergies.

Brokers have assessed last month’s corporate reporting season and adjusted their equity strategies as a result.

Brokers review the heightened potential for M&A activity in telecommunications after the announcement of a bid by TPG Telecom for iiNet.

With low interest rates and soft petrol prices to remain the case in the months ahead, brokers consider the gaming sector well placed for robust returns.

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

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.

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.