Daily FNArena News

Bank of Queensland has cleared the decks with a massive capital raising while big bank deposit rates drop and softening house prices threaten negative equity in Australia.

ATW’s Jerry Simmons explains why he is keeping a close watch on crude oil futures.

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

Spot activity subsided again last week but RBC Capital is forecasting growing uranium supply deficits in the years ahead.

Internal efficiencies and exposure to the resource sector have Skilled Group well placed for further earnings growth, predicts Moelis.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on commodity market expectations and an analysis of copper projects and value creation.

Kathleen Brooks of FOREX.com discusses recent comments from Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke and financial markets’ response.

FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. Macquarie has made a surprise change to its list of stocks recommended with conviction while JP Morgan Asia has included Australian stocks in its new Asia Focus list.

Weekly update on recommendation, target price, and earnings forecast changes.

Sigma’s full year result showed improvement in many metrics but a tough industry outlook and a lack of compelling value are keeping brokers from taking a more positive view.