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Previous Stories

China In 2012

Jan 19 2012 - International

Post the December quarter GDP result release, analysts discuss China’s economic prospects in 2012. Will we all climb another wall of worry like we did in 2011?


Baltic Baloney

Jan 19 2012 - Commodities

Much has been said about the Baltic Dry Index and its implications of late, but this forward indicator lost its credibility long ago.


Risk Is ‘On’

Jan 19 2012 - Technicals

There seems to be general agreement among market experts the immediate outlook for risk assets remains positive.


Cash Converters A Strong Buy

Jan 19 2012 - Small Caps

Small cap specialist researcher Microequities has issued a Strong Buy recommendation on Cash Converters following its regulation-inspired fall.


New Light On Choice Of Investment Strategy

Jan 19 2012 - SMSFundamentals

Academic studies by Dimitri Vayanos and Paul Woolley offer some valuable insights for investors.


Outlook Improving For Base Metals

Jan 19 2012 - Commodities

Barclays Capital sees limited downside for base metal prices in 2012, with upside potential appearing albeit dependent on this year’s headlines.


Algae.Tec Secures Chinese Partner

Jan 18 2012 - Small Caps

Fresh from signing deals with Holcim in Sri Lanka and with major airline Lufthansa, Algae.Tec has now signed an equity joint venture in China with a 250-module facility to be constructed.


Icarus Signal New Entries For Today

Jan 18 2012 - FYI

Daily update on share prices and consensus price targets.


Gold Trendline Resistance Near US$1680

Jan 18 2012 - Technicals

FXCM analyst Jamie Saettele has located a big technical hurdle for gold.


Upward Pressure To Remain On Brent Crude In 2012

Jan 18 2012 - FYI

Investment U’s senior analyst David Fessler explains why Brent oil prices are likely to average above US$100/bbl this year.


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