Daily FNArena News

BHP may exceed production guidance in the medium term but with commodity prices subdued, cost reduction is the next challenge.

Buru Energy is packaging a lot of oil and gas potential in the Canning Basin and Macquarie has initiated coverage.

Brokers are turning increasingly positive on the prospect for Australian equities for the year ahead, but don’t expect smooth sailing.

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin discusses the Bundesbank’s sudden move to repatriate its gold holdings and the implications for the metal.

A wrap of the day’s activity on the Australian stock market.

Brokers have addressed the potential for Telstra to increase its dividend payments from FY14.

The healthcare sector is strong and many stocks are fully priced. Investors need to assess individual stocks rather than take a broad view, according to several brokers.

Ahead of the Herd’s Rick Mills discusses the growing importance of green initiatives and cobalt’s critical role in the future green energy.

Copper is becoming an increasingly important earnings driver for both BHP and Rio Tinto, without forgetting iron ore and coal.

FNArena’s weekly update on short positions in the Australian share market.