Daily FNArena News

Gold has performed well in recent sessions but technical analysts at Barclays Capital now see scope for a near-term top.

NAB economists were surprised to see business confidence fall in July given the MRRT resolution and are concerned by a fall in new orders.

Overall market activity is heating up for spot uranium, or so it seems. This has an impact on pricing too.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with Deutsche Bank on new commodity indices, Citi positive on metal prices and Credit Suisse looking at transaction multiples in Oz coal stocks.

Deutsche suggests the reporting season offers upside for Industrial stocks while DJ Carmichael argues construction has a quiet year ahead. Merrill Lynch chimes in.

Sleep disorder group ResMed delivered a solid result according to brokers, with most remaining positive on the expectation earnings momentum will continue in coming quarters.

BTIG strategist O’Rourke has done further research into Deatch Crosses and discovered some encouraging historical data.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with Goldman Sachs lifting its zircon estimates, analysts updating on the natural gas and iron ore markets and arbitrage activity in copper.

Rio Tinto delivered a better than expected interim result and along with increasing earnings estimates brokers are viewing favourably the company’s return to a focus on growth.

Macquarie’s conviction calls and broker views on the contractor, transport and healthcare sectors.