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FNArena is one of few remaining truly independent providers of financial markets analysis, financial commentary and business news in Australia. Our Daily Financial News is not based on ASX lodgements or corporate press releases, but more so on updated views, insights and responses from stockbrokers and other experts. FNArena is not aligned with any financial institution, hence the moniker “independent”. We have a long history of publishing out-of-consensus views and market analysis. Our quest is not to be bullish or bearish, but to correctly assess future trends.

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Latest Stories

Stronger LNG cash flow, recovering electricity prices and growing dividend potential are drawing investors back to Origin Energy

1:22 PM - Australia

While AI infrastructure fears weigh on ASX contractors, Shape Australia’s transformational data centre contract win offers substantial growth potential with limited execution risk

10:00 AM - Small Caps


The Australian share market defied rising interest rates and persistent inflation to outperform global peers in October, as the unwinding of the AI trade sparked a rotation in market leadership, with banks and defensives emerging as the winners

Nov 04 2026 - Australia

Coles’ 1Q27 update and earnings downgrade disappointed the market with management outlining its strategic pathway to arrest the market share declines

Nov 04 2026 - Australia


Previous Stories

ASIC Watch: Criminal Escalation Against Unlisted Promoters

Nov 04 2026 - Australia

This story analyses criminal proceedings involving unlisted capital raisings, witness tampering charges, adviser tribunal bans, and asset preservation orders


Strong ResMed Result Comes With Caveats

Nov 03 2026 - Australia

RedMed posted a stronger than expected first quarter, although various contingencies were reflected in the result and the subsequent outlook


Sold Off PLS Shares Ready To Rally

Nov 03 2026 - Technicals

Michael Gable of Fairmont Equities reports PLS is showing signs of a potential rebound following a sharp sell-off


Strong Demand Lifts Data#3’s Premium Valuation

Nov 02 2026 - Small Caps

Data#3’s strong start to FY27 has twice triggered upgrades to forecasts, now questions are being asked about the premium valuation


Woolworths’ Valuation Keeps Buy Ratings Away

Nov 02 2026 - Australia

Woolworths management has made considerable headway in improving its offering to consumers, as reflected in a robust 1Q27 result, but analysts are questioning whether the momentum can be sustained


The Market In Numbers – 31 Oct 2026

Oct 31 2026 - Australia

Overviews in raw numbers and calculations that might assist investors with assessing trends and currents that might not be apparent from daily volatility and movements


Fraud Fallout: Analysts Back Zip

Oct 29 2026 - Small Caps

While Zip Co’s fraud losses and rising US bad debts rattled investors, accelerating growth and unchanged guidance keep analysts positive


Cuscal’s Payments Moat & Premium Valuation

Oct 29 2026 - Small Caps

Cuscal’s unique position in Australia’s payments infrastructure market offers attractive earnings growth, supported by high barriers to entry, operating leverage and acquisitions


Divided Views Post Whitehaven’s Q1 Performance

Oct 28 2026 - Commodities

Whitehaven Coal started FY27 on a strong footing, with higher coal prices adding to the upside, but pending production disruptions and seasonality suggest more challenges are ahead


BlueScope Investors Eye Bigger Cash Return

Oct 28 2026 - Australia

BlueScope Steel’s earnings upgrade highlights its exposure to a tightening US steel market, raising hopes for greater shareholder returns


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