Leisure & Tourism

CPI outlook; Oz economy and coal prices; telcos under an NBN; Ardent Leisure; food inflation; big infrastructure projects.

Star Entertainment is harnessing the buoyant inbound tourist market with its marketing strategy aimed at drawing more business into its casinos.

FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. Bell Potter believes weakness in Mantra Group is overdone, presenting a buying opportunity.

Helloworld is progressing rapidly in turning around its business. Bell Potter registers its approval and initiates coverage on the stock.

Helloworld is following through on its merger with AOT Group and is expected to deliver substantial cost synergies while expanding opportunities in the business.

Broker suspicions were proven correct as Flight Centre downgraded its profit forecasts for FY16, now expecting a decline of 2-5%. Is there more to come?

Weak economic outlook; election and retailing; pay-out ratios for A-REITs; hotels & the internet; domestic gas policy; NZ general insurers.

Aristocrat Leisure stunned brokers by delivering a resounding upgrade to the earnings outlook, as it grows outright sales, market share, margins and new segments.

Flight Centre’s outlook is subdued, with brokers noting several factors behind a caution that meeting FY16 guidance is not a formality.

Negative speculation on banks; caution prevails in general insurance; AirXpanders opportunity; gaming machine potential in the US; international visitors grow strong.