Insurance and Finance

Funds administrator Link Administration has delivered on its integration targets yet several brokers suspect upside is factored into the stock.

Feb 21 2017

Wealth manager Challenger’s first half results mark a shift to longer duration annuities and brokers mull whether the company requires more equity.

Feb 15 2017


Confidence in the near-term prospects for Blue Sky Alternative Investments is supported by strong growth in institutional clients.

Feb 14 2017

National Australia Bank’s first quarter update held few surprises. Revenue growth was subdued and brokers are mindful of the challenges in maintaining the dividend pay-out.

Feb 07 2017


Previous Stories

Weekly Broker Wrap: Oz Tax, Banks, M&A Targets, Telcos And Retail

Jun 06 2014

Tax loss selling; asset managers and banks; M&A and asset divestment; Optus’ mobile plans; and the outlook for retailers.


Cover-More: Not A Risk After All

Jun 04 2014

CLSA learns Cover-More is protected against some of the pitfalls for travel insurers, changing tack on the stock. Bell Potter also initiates coverage with a Buy rating.


Weekly Broker Wrap: Oz M&A, Banks, Aviation, Chemicals And IT

May 30 2014

Oz M&A targets; banks’ bankruptcy exposure and dividends; aviation, chemicals and IT sector outlooks.


Weekly Broker Wrap: Stock Markets, Wagering, Online, Consumers And Financials

May 23 2014

Growth opportunities for Oz stocks; race field fees overplayed; online valuations stretched; subdued consumers; and positive diversifed financials


Westpac Requires Caution

May 22 2014

The Chartist reports Westpac on worst case could fall to $30 but if it can close higher again today, upside risk is more dominant.


Australian Banks: Result Season Scorecard

May 22 2014

Brokers update their views on the Australian Big Banks post the bank result season.


IOOF Merger With SFG Increases Scale And Diversity

May 20 2014

IOOF’s planned merger with SFG Australia is expected to provide both scale and diversity, raising the wealth manager’s profile substantially.


Weekly Broker Wrap: The Aussie, Wesfarmers, Pharma Stocks And The Genworth IPO

May 09 2014

AUD strength; Wesfarmers versus Woolworths; pharmaceutical stocks evaluated; Genworth plans Oz IPO.


ANZ Pullback To Continue

May 06 2014

Michael Gable of Fairmont Equities suggests a strategy to take advantage of weakness in ANZ Bank.


Suncorp Topping Out

May 02 2014

Nick Linton-Ffrost of Fifth Wave suggests a short-term trading idea in Suncorp.



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