Consumer Staples

The Chartist reports that after a long sell-down, Woolworths is technically suggesting the possibility of further upside.

Subdued economic indicators; Apple boosts consumer electronics; supermarket networks; insurer brand pricing; A-REITs performance; housing cycle; building materials stocks; Asian gaming junkets; Goldman Sachs initiates coverage on 3P Learning.

Metcash has updated the market on the progress of its strategic initiatives but brokers retain their preconceptions given the extent of the challenges the company faces.

Recession potential; retailer outlook; online groceries; Citi’s Buy ideas; healthcare outlook.

Mobile sector trends; supermarket margins and non-food retail outlook; ranking general insurers and life insurance trends; foreign exchange outlook.

Woolworths’ FY15 results reveal the extent of the problems the company faces and brokers are mindful the competition will not stand by.

Retail sales growth; Positioning for low oil price; valuing newspapers; real estate listings improve; brokers update top calls.

Aldi’s financials revealed; Coles/Woolworths price deflation in June quarter; Woolworths not yet ripe for re-entry; recovery in domestic aviation; several small cap opportunities.

Equity strategy; Coles extends lead on Woolworths; Overseas holidays; automotive dealers; pharma wholesalers; banking fee growth; Donaco update.

A2 Milk Co has received an expression of interest from a consortium which has heightened speculation about the company’s outlook.