Daily FNArena News - Australia

A spectacular trading update from Bapcor has brokers scrambling to upgrade forecasts, while suggesting the story is not a temporary one

Eagers Automotive is cruising comfortably, shedding non-performing businesses while maintaining strong margins over 2020. Can this continue?

Retailers may be anticipating a Christmas bonus from more relaxed consumers as state borders re-open but will all benefit?

The virus has impacted on AI company Appen’s typically strong fourth quarter but management remains upbeat about 2021, while brokers look to the longer term

Having divested of its medical centres, Healius has initiated a buyback, revised its dividend policy and outlined new profitability targets

Fortescue Metals is moving from strength to strength, improving productivity and maintaining a high dividend pay-out as the iron ore price succumbs to a tight market

Over the course of the pandemic Adairs has gained market share in the home furnishings sector through a combination of both in-store and online growth. Is this sustainable?

Westpac has divested several non-core operations yet, as the banking regulator puts pressure on governance measures, costs will undoubtedly rise

Metcash’s businesses are expected to continue to grow at healthy rates despite an easing of the boom delivered by pandemic restrictions

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