Daily FNArena News - Australia

Market sentiment for the banking sector has declined as investors struggle to balance the positive impact of rising rates on interest margins with the negative impact on the property and mortgage loan market

Brokers generally approve of the decision by Brambles not to proceed with plastic pallets for Costco

Brokers weigh potential impacts on Australian bank shares from rising unemployment and falling house prices

Brokers approve of FY22 results for Collins Foods and debate now centres around the outlook for margins in a tough macroeconomic environment

FNArena’s Monitor keeps track of corporate earnings result releases, including broker views, ratings and target price changes and beat/miss assessments

Analysts have labelled downgrades issued by OZ Minerals unsurprising in the wake of similar declines for peers, as the mid-cap mining sector continues to feel the pressure of the inflationary environment

After Metcash delivered FY22 results ahead of expectations, brokers assess the impact from cost of living pressures and a turn in the housing cycle

While supportive macro conditions drive a strong near-term outlook for GrainCorp, the company is focused on longer-term growth initiatives

Brokers make minor adjustments to target prices for TPG Telecom following a strategy day that focused upon new targets and up-sell opportunities

Index insights produced by the National Australia Bank have demonstrated an increase in consumer stress as the cost of living rises amid an inflationary environment