Daily FNArena News

Market analysts at FXCM note with the Australian dollar piercing USD104.20, trend indicators are starting to turn bearish.

A Consumer Credit Expectations survey by Dun and Bradstreet shows Australian families are struggling to manage their debt levels, while a Genworth survey suggests homebuyer confidence is increasing.

FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. Goldman Sachs screens the Australian market for stocks with the potential to conduct accretive buybacks.

Market analysts at FXCM note silver continues to channel lower.

While earnings growth should be strong and the company continues to expand its markets and geographical presence, Neutral ratings continue to dominate broker views on Campbell Brothers.

Barclays capital still favours gold on a fundamental basis but is wary of potentially weak technical indicators at this point.

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

Lower prices have finally encouraged cagey spot uranium buyers to jump back into the market, providing a sudden surge in weekly volumes.

Commonwealth Bank explores the impact to the Australian economy of the upcoming LNG boom and the risks involved.

CBA’s Business Sales Index rose for the third month in a row in February, suggesting a recovery is gathering momentum despite still fragile consumer confidence.