Daily FNArena News - Australia

Nufarm’s interim result met recently revised guidance, but stockbrokers were still surprised how weak the company’s financial performance actually was.

RBS analysis suggests the market is overly ambitious on a lending growth rebound while Citi argues a popular case for NAB.

The NBN means scale will be important for ISPs and iiNet has recognised this, acquiring Netspace in a deal brokers expect will boost earnings from FY11.

Can insurers cope with this spate of storms? Is wind energy about to take off? What can I invest in for wind protection (with conviction)?

Solid economic data through March has seen National Australia Bank bring forward the timing of expected interest rate hikes by the RBA.

Morgan Stanley has upgraded mineral sands miner Iluka with reference to its sometimes overlooked iron ore royalties.

Computershare held its annual investor day and a number of brokers came away feeling more confident in their medium-term growth expectations.

Frustrated Australian gold investors can take heart that brokers still see good buying amongst the gold miners.

Premier Investments has been reaping stockbroker downgrades following a disappointing interim result, but an acquisition could turn the tide.

ANZ expects house price growth in Australia will continue to be supported by migration and improving economic conditions.