Sugar prices have rallied since the September quarter but analysts continue to have diverse views on the price outlook.
Barclays Capital suggests the UK government faces a number of issues with respect to meeting future energy needs, with an increased emphasis on nuclear power likely to be the only real solution.
The oil market looks tight at present but as CBA notes this may reflect stronger seasonal demand that traditionally eases as the northern hemisphere moves from winter to spring.
The recent deal between Queensland Gas and BG Group has focused attention on LNG developments in Queensland, with brokers seeing upside for gas prices and for those companies with significant reserves.
As it continues to recycle tough comparable sales growth numbers from last year brokers are forecasting a subdued 2Q result from ResMed.
National Australia Bank’s latest Quarterly Agribusiness Survey shows while the drought continues to impact conditions are improving.
Weekly musings from your editor. If I were a shareholder of Rio Tinto I would have sold my shares today. All of them.
Australian Stock Exchange is expected to post a strong profit result next week but brokers are divided on whether there is value in the stock given increasing earnings headwinds.
Valad Property’s convertible note issue raises more questions than it answers in regards to this once preferred REIT.
BHP Billiton has come out fighting and sweetened its 3 for 1 preliminary offer for Rio Tinto.
