Consumer Staples

Monthly employment numbers; consumer spending; slot manufacturers; real estate listings slowing; momentum in NBN share; is it too early to ditch yield stocks?

Woolworths delivered improvement in supermarket sales in the September quarter but brokers believe the hard yards remain ahead of the business.

Brokers raise the spectre of whether soft September quarter sales numbers for Wesfarmers, particularly at Coles, are a sign of more weakness to come.

FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. Saxo Group believes this week’s sell-off in Bega Cheese is an overreaction.

Speculation is mounting regarding the potential disposal of the Woolworths fuel business and Caltex has thrown its hat in the ring.

Intense competition continues to plague supermarkets and brokers unravel the latest implications from food & grocery price surveys.

The Chartist reports suggests it may be some time before Woolworths offers an attractive trade.

Personal care product manufacturer Asaleo Care operates in an intensely competitive landscape with a key rival stepping up efforts to take market share.

Woolworths has outlined further restructuring plans. Brokers approve of the strategy but expect the turnaround to take some time to reap benefits.

Influences on the Aussie dollar; UBS on FY17 strategy; UBS supermarket suppliers survey; Macquarie reviews the APRA update on banks.