Daily FNArena News

Anticipation of wide-scale central bank easing has sent investors flocking back into gold ETFs as volumes return to March-end record levels.

Yancoal Australia has listed following the merger of Yancoal and Gloucester Coal but high debt and low liquidity see both Citi and Macquarie rate the stock as Neutral.

Human Resources and employment services group Chandler Macleod offers strong earnings growth and an attractive yield, which sees Moelis rate the stock a Buy.

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin discusses the spike up in global grain prices due to dry weather in the US.

Forex.com’s Chris Tedder sees the market’s attention switching towards the Merkel/Monti meeting in Rome tonight. Rumours risk once again becoming investors’ main guide.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on the nickel, zinc, coal and oil markets and some revisions to forecasts and stock ratings.

JP Morgan has initiated coverage on NRW Holdings with an Overweight recommendation, adding to consensus Buy ratings among brokers in the FNArena databse.

Listed utilities have already outperformed the stock market but low-risk, solid yields are still on offer for those requiring income.

Michael Gable of Novus Capital was looking for a higher level on the bounce for the ASX 200 and thus remains of a negative view.

The latest views, updates and developments as amalgamated by Bullionvault’s Ben Traynor.