Daily FNArena News - Australia

Australian retailers improve online presence; tobacco excise clouds grocery growth; challenges remain for key retailers; and petrol price fall positive but impact on sentiment limited.

Cromwell Property has acquired a European property funds manager, Valad Europe, but brokers are lukewarm about the deal.

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

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

OceanaGold’s December quarter production result has underscored its place with brokers as a top copper-gold stock.

Paladin’s December quarter production and prices disappointed brokers but they concede the company is now better placed for any upside in uranium sentiment.

Macquarie Group has firmed up guidance for FY15 earnings growth of 10-20%, on the back of increased commodity trading revenue and a lower Australian dollar.

The Swiss National Bank has removed its currency peg to the euro sparking speculation regarding a negative impact on CSL’s earnings.

Refinancing debt becomes a critical issue for Whitehaven Coal this year and success on that front will be a catalyst for the share price, according to brokers.

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