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Elise Shaw

December 2015

Key catalysts coming for Mesoblast

The shares are attractively positioned ahead of what is "the catalyst that has the highest likelihood of success".

The development of Barangaroo and other big projects has been rapid over the past five years.

Nearmap price target higher

Nearmap is a provider of high-resolution aerial imagery.

Sims Metal Management chief Galdino Claro.

Sims Group forecasts updated

A"buy" recommendation is retained with 30 per cent upside to the current price, Deutsche Bank said.

Whitehaven Coal under pressure

Whitehaven Coal will have limited ability to repay its debt on Macquarie Wealth Management price forecasts.

Broker Watch: Whitehaven Coal, Mesoblast, Nearmap, Sims Group

Whitehaven Coal is an "underperform" with demand flattening and the outlook for prices weak, while Mesoblast will begin reporting in $US.

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The ASX is poised to open lower as resource stocks weigh on Wall Street.

Commodities resume slide, $A falls

US oil fell below $US35 a barrel, while gold and copper faltered. The ASX is poised to open lower as resource stocks weigh on Wall Street.

Domino's Pizza JV in Germany has 'significant merit'

Domino's Pizza is moving into the German market with a joint venture.

Capitol Health earnings under review

Capitol Health bulk bills the vast majority of its services and proposed government cuts "represent crucial changes for earnings".

Aurizon might have some upside

The surprise departure of COO Mike Franczak raises the "risk the transformation loses some near-term momentum affecting the shares".

Broker Watch: Macquarie Group, Capitol Health, Domino's Pizza, Aurizon

Bell Potter backs Macquarie Group, cuts Capitol Health and raises its price target on Domino's Pizza.

Macquarie Group a 'top pick'

Bell Potter says Macquarie Group remains the stellar "Cash and Growth" story and its top coverage universe pick.

The Standard & Poor's 500 Index rose a third day in morning trade on speculation the economy is robust enough to withstand higher rates.

$A gains, SPI futures turn higher

The ASX is poised to open higher after the Federal Reserve, as expected, lifted US rates.

Orora 'fundamentals intact'

The wine export market is now displaying AUD leverage that has proven elusive thus far.

Focus on beef cattle.

Bell Potter initiates coverage on Australian Agricultural Co

There's a favourable demand growth profile of beef as a source of protein in emerging markets as income levels rise.

Otto Energy deal with Byron Energy

Otto Energy will farm into three leases in Louisiana and Gulf of Mexico.

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Caltex Australia price target raised

UBS raised the price target on Caltex Australia to $34.30 a share from $33.97 previously.

Broker Watch: Caltex, Otto Energy, Australian Agricultural Co, Orora

Bell Potter initiates coverage on Australian Agricultural Co and packaging producer Orora is on an "outperform" recommendation at Macquarie Wealth Management.

Equities gained.

ASX poised to snap losing streak, $A sinks

Local shares appear poised to snap a six-session losing streak as global equities rally. The $A has dropped below US72¢.

Vicinity Centres to sell assets

The exact assets up for sale were not disclosed.

Broker Watch: Vicinity Centres, Rewardle, STW Communications, Austbrokers

Austbrokers is a "buy" after its New Zealand purchase, while Deutsche Bank views the proposed merger of STW Communications with WPP Aus/NZ as a minor positive.

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