Daily FNArena News

The main surprise in the Woolworths sales update, in a positive way, was Big W, where like-for-like sales rose for the first time in four years.

Peter Switzer of the Switzer Super Report considers the suggestion Wall Street has now entered a euphoric phase, signalling a crash is nigh.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Coal; steel; energy; and copper.

Brokers are concerned about what it will take for Beadell Resources to reach its gold production target in 2017.

FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. Brokers suggest that in focusing on disappointing production report from Sino Gas & Energy, the market has missed the far more positive news contained in the company’s quarterly update.

Michael Gable of Fairmont Equities suggests Origin Energy is setting itself for a swift rally.

Cuffelinks Graham Hand summarises research which suggests equity investors should not be complacent.

After a weak September quarter, lithium producer Orocobre is surmounting some of the problems which occurred and brokers are becoming more comfortable with the outlook.

Low quality items helped Macquarie Group beat forecasts in the first half but brokers suggest favourable winds continue to blow.

Craig Parker of Moat Capital notes getting to 6000 first requires the ASX200 to conquer 5900.