Daily FNArena News

FNArena provides a weekly update of Australian listed corporate bond issues, current pricing and yield data.

The Chartist suggests another chance to buy CBA may present itself.

Brokers suggest picking carefully among engineers & contractors in order to seek out those least exposed to the mining downturn.

Brokers assess earnings performances among their small cap coverage and realign preferred portfolios in response.

Woodside Petroleum has made a bid for Oil Search, confounding brokers as they attempt to unravel the implications.

Weekly Update on ASX-listed companies buying in their own stock.

Peter Switzer of the Switzer Super Report argues why he believes the latest down-leg for the Australian market is a buying opportunity.

Westpac will focus on customer service and productivity going forward. Brokers welcome the extra clarity on the outlook but suspect some of the goals may be tough to achieve.

Picking well funded explorers; oil price strain apparent; reviewing iron ore break-even prices; zinc deficit continues; gold doldrums.

Gold projects remain hotly contested in Australia, whether it be via takeover, joint venture or further exploration. Two companies at different stages of growth provoke broker interest.