Daily FNArena News

Coal-to-oil trailblazer Linc Energy held a reception last night to announce its new association with leading Russian scientists. FNArena was invited.

Peace, goodwill, and profits to all men (and women).

One of the common daily features in global finance: it sounds good, but it nevertheless is incorrect.

Stronger than expected October retail sales have added to inflationary pressures, keeping the heat on the RBNZ to lift interest rates further.

A year without a major acquisition had increased concerns QBE Insurance was finding it harder to identify suitable targets, but the purchase of Praetorian has put those concerns to rest.

Surging retail sales drove the Dow to a new high overnight – briefly.

Weekly musings from your editor.

There is no apparent easing for demand in consumer electronics, and a move into New Zealand confirms JB Hi-Fi is in the box seat. Brokers have increased targets substantially.

Consumer confidence in Australia has recovered so strongly it is back above the level in October, prior to the November rate rise. Say that again?

It’s prediction time in the markets, the Commonwealth Bank giving its outlook for the year ahead, taking a positive view in terms of growth and equity market performance.