Daily FNArena News

First half results for Capilano Honey were subdued after years of strong earnings growth, as the company invests in new product.

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.

Michael Gable of Fairmont Equities warns Aristocrat Leisure is at risk of breaking down.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Macquarie cuts oil and LNG price outlook; Philippines throws another spanner in nickel works; China’s looming capacity reductions.

Inefficiencies plagued James Hardie in the December quarter and FY17 guidance is downgraded. The key is whether the company continues to take US market share and secures price increases.

Craig Parker of Moat Capital suggests a solid US jobs report should result in the ASX200 heading back towards 6000.

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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.

A summary of the previous session’s corporate earnings result releases, including broker views, ratings and target price changes and beat/miss assessments.

Weak conditions in the UK caused financial technology provider GBST to hit the downgrade button. Scrambling to adjust forecasts, brokers still consider the long-term outlook is secure.