Consumer Discretionary

Baby goods retailer Baby Bunting is investing in price & customer service, and brokers believe this is paying off in terms of market share.

Feb 20 2017

Several brokers question whether electronics retailer JB Hi-Fi is too reliant on a smooth integration of The Good Guys in its outlook.

Feb 15 2017


Treasure Chest: Is Treasury Wine Under-Appreciated?

FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. One broker believes the market is underestimating the opportunity available for Treasury Wine Estate as the Chinese discover Australian wine.

Jan 18 2017

The Wrap: Online, Wealth Mgmt, Automotive

Weekly Broker Wrap: Outlook for domestic online media; Amazon in Australia; regulatory oversight of financial advisers; risks for automotive dealerships; booming electric vehicle sales.

Dec 09 2016


Previous Stories

Mining, Construction And Transport Driving Australian Economy

Jun 18 2010

According to CommSec the latest Australian jobs growth data showed the mining, construction and transport sectors have returned as the primary drivers of the Australian economy.


June RBA Minutes Confirm Neutral Position

Jun 15 2010

The minutes from the June RBA meeting, released today, show what we all knew already: the RBA is now firmly on hold.


Economy Watch: Strong May Oz Labour Force Data

Jun 10 2010

A snapshot of economist responses to today’s strong Australian labour force data for May.


And Down Goes Oz Consumer Confidence

Jun 09 2010

It can hardly come as a surprise that consumer confidence in Australia fell in June.


The Overnight Report: Two In A Row

Jun 04 2010

The Dow closed up only 5 points, but it is still the first two-day winning streak since April. The S&P 500 was up a more definitive 0.4%. All quiet ahead of jobs tonight.


Model Portfolios And Potential Earnings Surprises

Jun 03 2010

UBS has made minor changes to its model portfolio to reflect May market action, while RBS has identified potential ASX100 earnings surprises in August’s reporting season.


RBA Steady, Data Wildly Mixed

Jun 01 2010

The RBA was never going to change last month’s rate, but a surge in April retail sales and a plunge in building approvals did surprise economists.


On Australian Banks And House Prices

May 31 2010

Brokers update their views on Australian banks while it appears the local housing bubble might be peaking.


Is Flat The New Growth For David Jones?

May 20 2010

David Jones delivered a soft March quarter sales result and some brokers are now questioning where earnings growth will come from in coming periods.


Brokers See Value In Premier Investments

May 19 2010

Credit Suisse today initiated coverage on Premier Investments with an Outperform rating, while Citi has upgraded to a Buy.



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