Daily FNArena News - Australia

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

BHP may exceed production guidance in the medium term but with commodity prices subdued, cost reduction is the next challenge.

Buru Energy is packaging a lot of oil and gas potential in the Canning Basin and Macquarie has initiated coverage.

Brokers are turning increasingly positive on the prospect for Australian equities for the year ahead, but don’t expect smooth sailing.

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

Brokers have addressed the potential for Telstra to increase its dividend payments from FY14.

The healthcare sector is strong and many stocks are fully priced. Investors need to assess individual stocks rather than take a broad view, according to several brokers.

Copper is becoming an increasingly important earnings driver for both BHP and Rio Tinto, without forgetting iron ore and coal.

Western Areas is a high quality producer and a top pick in the sector for many brokers but its future cash flow is plagued by a depressed nickel price.

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