Daily FNArena News

Barclays Capital’s analysis of monthly seasonal trends shows April tends to be a good month for global equity markets.

A six-monthly survey by mortgage insurer Genworth Financial has found homebuyers would have become more confident since September if not for the spate of natural disasters.

While Libya is the immediate focus of the oil market Barclays Capital suggests political tensions elsewhere in the MENA region will sustain market volatility.

Telstra briefed the market on a new strategy for directories and online division Sensis but brokers continue to question the potential of the new approach.

Market analysts at FXCM view crude’s technical picture as indicating probable strong support below US$101 per barrel.

An easing of the feared apocalyptic threat at Fukushima saw some opportunistic buying in spot uranium last week.

An update from Alacer Gold shows development of the Copler project in Turkey continues to advance.

The TechWizard believes AUD/NZD is destined for much higher levels.

Not mortgage securities again? Yes – but this time in the far less risky form of covered bonds, which will reduce the banks’ reliance on expensive offshore funding.

Southern Cross Equities expects favourable clinical trial results from anti-viral drug developer Biotron.