Daily FNArena News

Fewer health insurance claims have been made while elective surgery is in hiatus but Medibank Private has deflected speculation about a windfall to profits.

JB Hi-Fi has had a stellar couple of months as consumers stock up on goods related to the home but this is likely to fade as the realities of higher unemployment and a softening housing market emerge.

St Barbara’s Simberi sulphides project has progressed to the final feasibility stage, but enhanced economics are highly dependent on the PNG government retaining its current mining act.

The trading performance of Collins Foods has exceeded broker expectations, amid robust consumer engagement with KFC Australia and despite a period of severe restrictions.

Peter Switzer of the Switzer Report relates what he learned from Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting.

FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. As households and businesses hold onto vehicles longer in the face of a weak economy, automotive parts supplier Bapcor is likely to be a beneficiary.

Retail platform Kraken is expected to improve Origin Energy’s customer relations, although brokers suggest implementing the licence is not without risk.

Economists at Westpac warn a sharp fall in consumer sentiment is a bad omen for the housing market in Australia

Markets in April witnessed a surge on account of extraordinary fiscal and monetary measures, while the situation on the ground portrayed a dire picture

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