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

Oz Business Sales Indicator Suggests Flat Retail Trade Sales

Feb 19 2010

Commonwealth Bank’s Business Sales Indicator has closely tracked Australian retail sales in recent months and its latest reading suggests a flat outcome in January.


Oz December Retail Sales Short Of Expectations

Feb 04 2010

Australian retail sales numbers for December fell short of market expectations.


Flight Centre Surprises Even The Bulls

Jan 20 2010

The magnitude of Flight Centre’s lift to FY10 earnings guidance has taken the market by surprise.


Oz Consumer Confidence ‘Very Strong’ in January

Jan 20 2010

Consumer confidence in Australia remains “very strong” into the new calendar year, reports Westpac.


Unrecognised Earnings Upside In Billabong?

Jan 11 2010

Morgan Stanley believes Billabong will benefit from a lower cost of goods sold in 2011, a fact currently underestimated by market consensus.


The Buy Ratings Keep Coming For Myer

Dec 16 2009

Deutsche Bank is the latest broker to initate Myer with a Buy rating.


Myer Is Making Some Waves

Dec 09 2009

A little more than a month after floating on the ASX, brokers are starting to pick up Myer and with high expectations.


The Overnight Report: Dubai Debts Cloud Already Black Friday

Nov 28 2009

Dubai debt issues overshadowed Black Friday, usually the only thing US markets are worried about on the short day after Thanksgiving.


Ho Ho Harvey Norman

Nov 24 2009

Harvey Norman now expects a 40% rise in first half sales, saying it should be a good Christmas for the whole sector.


Clean Seas Clarification

Nov 23 2009

Clean Seas will be attempting to follow its May success with a spawning attempt next month.



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