Daily Financial News

Smartgroup Corp has proved resilient in the first half of 2019, recording growth in novated leasing and salary packaging despite a difficult macro environment.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Gold up on safe haven buying; base metals drop on economic uncertainty; nickel shines; China steel-making slowdown hits iron ore and metallurgical coal.

Peter Switzer of the Switzer Super Report outlines why the skies might be brighter now for Australian banks.

An unfavourable earnings impact dents the first half outlook for BlueScope Steel, although most of the negatives should reverse and brokers welcome the approval of the North Star expansion.

Netwealth Group is likely to benefit from wealth advisers seeking its specialist platform and technology, although further reductions in official cash rates loom as a risk.

FNArena’s Monitor keeps track of corporate earnings result releases, including broker views, ratings and target price changes and beat/miss assessments.

Michael Gable of Fairmont Equities warns Telstra may be set to turn lower once again.

Newcrest Mining is likely to face several years of falling gold production as Cadia grades decline, and a delay at Wafi Golpu raises doubts over whether this development will compensate.

Favourable industry restructuring has allowed Baby Bunting to become the dominant player in the baby goods segment and brokers expect strong earnings growth over the next several years.

FNArena’s Monitor keeps track of corporate earnings result releases, including broker views, ratings and target price changes and beat/miss assessments.