Daily FNArena News

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

As the economy re-opens defensive Australian A-REITs are expected to perform, with an increasing focus on industrial themes, while there are some significant risks facing the retail segment.

ALS Ltd has acted quickly to manage the economic downturn but a robust recovery in sample flows and testing is expected as lockdowns measures are unwound.

Service Stream has been hampered by the pandemic, having to add costs to ensure the safe delivery of field-based operations. On the positive side, the company is confident it will maintain its progressive dividend policy.

Uncertainty regarding where the next “gold rush” is coming from has put pressure on Newcrest Mining but several brokers believe the answer may be closer than generally believed.

The Chartist reports footwear retailer Accent Group is offering an opportunity to ride the retail rebound.

Australian company Licella, is an interesting case study in plastic-recycling disruption. FNArena examines the way in which disruptive companies in this sector are forcing a foot in the door of a tightly held industry.

Peter Switzer of the Switzer Report discusses how the economy will play into the hands of investors in bank shares.

Select Harvests has withstood a low almond price during the first half although brokers expect a recovery into FY21 is more than likely.

City Chic Collective has highlighted the strength of its online apparel business which has enabled profitable trading during the period of store closures.