Financial Markets, Stocks & Commodities

Australian reports

• Aust markets: Shares close slightly lower
• Aust dollar report: $A steady ahead of US Fed meeting
• Aust credit close: Bonds rally ahead of US Fed meeting

World reports

• World commodities: Commodities markets summary
• World markets: International markets roundup

Stocks to watch

AHF, BCI, BGA, BHP, CCL, CGF, DMP, EGP, SGP, TAH, VAH, WHC, WOR,

JB Hi-Fi expected to give sales update

Retailer JB Hi-Fi and private health insurer nib are holding annual general meetings on Wednesday.

Housing shortage good news for Stockland

Property developer Stockland says a housing supply shortage and growing investor activity will maintain the housing market's strength for years to come.

Domino's upgrades profit forecast

Domino's Pizza has exceeded its own sales expectations for the first quarter of the financial year, leading it to lift its profit growth forecasts.

Bids lodged for new Brisbane casino

James Packer and Echo Entertainment have handed over their bids to develop the Queen's Wharf site in Brisbane's CBD.

Tabcorp urges controls on foreign bookies

Gaming giant Tabcorp wants greater regulation of unlicensed offshore betting on Australian racing and sport.

Newly listed milk producer looks to expand

Australian Dairy Farms Group has made a positive start to trading on the local share market.