Daily FNArena News

The Chinese economy is still proving a runaway train, leading to fears of more drastic containment measures from the government.

The Murray-Darling basin will be shut off for irrigation if it doesn’t rain. The banana dilemma may yet seem insignificant.

Is Goodman Fielder again the subject of a private equity predator?

Commonwealth Bank management reiterated earnings guidance at a trading update yesterday, but the consensus view remains the bank is the least preferred of the majors.

Yesterday brokers provided an average target price of $26.97. Now they all think at least $35.00 is the right price. Bit late now?

Tasmania’s pride and joy Tassal Group doesn’t receive bucketloads of attention, as opposed to the woodchip manufacturer, but its prospects are still looking good.

The Dow reached its highest ever close last night, unconvincingly signalling a shake off of sub-prime, carry trade and earnings fears.

The Chinese authorities have announced a plan to build a third strategic stockpile of commodity reserves: uranium will soon be joining grain and crude oil.

Weekly musings from your editor.

That the US dollar is weaker is not enough to justify gold’s recent performance, according to lateral thinkers GaveKal.