Daily FNArena News - Australia

Virgin Australia now expects a net loss for FY13. Is this a one-off or an ominous sign? Brokers discuss.

Downer EDI faces a tough FY14 but the company seems up to the task.

Brokers preview the major health care sector stocks and find a less volatile earnings season on the cards.

A wrap of the day’s activity on the Australian stock market.

ResMed’s latest results and FY14 outlook highlight the strong margins that will stand the company in good stead.

Paladin Energy called off the partial sale process at Langer Heinrich and chose to make a placement. Brokers look at how this affects the balance sheet.

The latest survey of Australian business confidence from research house Dunn & Bradstreet shows signs of stabilisation, with the election possibly offering up a more positive outlook.

A wrap of the day’s activity on the Australian stock market.

Some brokers think the market has become too negative on Treasury Wine estates and seek out some brighter notes.

As promised during a live reporting season discussion on Sky Business on Monday morning, a repeat of our coverage of recent analysis by JP Morgan on the threat for capital raisings in August.