Utilities

Diversified engineering & construction conglomerate, Downer EDI, is expertly managing the move to infrastructure from resources but brokers believe this is largely reflected in the share price.

Feb 03 2017

What Does Hazelwood Closure Mean For AGL?

French owner ENGIE has announced Victoria’s Hazelwood power station will close in March and higher wholesale electricity prices are expected as a result.

Nov 04 2016


AGL Brightens Outlook With Capital Returns

AGL Energy has announced capital management initiatives, welcomed by brokers, and its near-term outlook looks considerably brighter.

Sep 29 2016

Where Best To Find Yield

In the face of low bond yields, weak economic growth and low inflation, brokers assess the sectors which carry some of the best sustainable yields.

Jul 25 2016


Previous Stories

Diamantina Deal Positive For APA And AGL

Mar 30 2016

Brokers welcome the sale of AGL Energy’s stake in the Diamantina power station to APA Group, believing there are positives for both companies.


Weekly Broker Wrap: Automotive, Utilities, Prostheses List, Grocery And BWX in China

Feb 12 2016

Changes to car imports; utilities outlook; protheses reforms, grocery wars; BWX results.


Weekly Broker Wrap: SMSFs, Franking, Building Materials, Bank Capital, Wealth And Utilities

Dec 18 2015

Torrid time for selfies; changes in franking ranks; US housing hits a bump; bank capital rules; flagging investor appetites; the Paris agreement impact on renewables.


Weekly Broker Wrap: Insurers, Banks, Utilities, Online Portals And iSelect

Jul 31 2015

Insurer rankings; banks move on loans; potential in regulated utilities; online portal wars; capital management prospects for iSelect?


Weekly Broker Wrap: Oz Housing, Jobs, Wagering, Telecoms And Utilities

Jul 03 2015

Housing bubble or no bubble?; employment data hard to fathom; wagering industry changes; more stable mobile growth; utilities outlook.


Weekly Broker Wrap: Oz Insurers, Techs, Advertising, Papers And Solar

May 22 2015

Insurer fall out in FY15; Bell Potter updates key picks; changing face of advertising; newspaper decline slows; and opportunity for solar batteries.


Implications For Electricity Providers As NSW Deregulates

Apr 09 2014

NSW will kick off on a deregulated electricity market from July 1. Brokers assess how the reforms will affect AGL Energy and Origin Energy.


Weekly Broker Wrap: RBA Easing Not Over; US Economy And Oz Utilities

Feb 07 2014

Brokers still see another RBA rate cut as possible, while US growth is accelerating. Competition cools in Oz electricity market and Merrills reviews the regulated utilities.


More Power For ERM

Nov 20 2013

ERM Power has taken full ownership of the Oakey power station and confirmed it will bid for NSW’s Macquarie Generation assets.


The Heat Is On Origin And AGL

Oct 28 2013

A warm winter has dampened the start of FY14 for the two major energy retailers.



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