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Brokers don’t quite agree on value in Programmed Maintenance post the company’s interim result but none holds a pessimistic view.

FNArena’s weekly update on short positions in the Australian share market.

FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. Big Oil and private equity are moving into oil & gas in the highly prospective Alaskan wilderness and ASX-listed Rampart Energy offers high reward potential for those with a risk appetite.

Global economic growth is likely to be driven by developed markets next year. Analysts sum up the outlook for industrial metals, coal and fertilisers as subdued.

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin suggests that between tepid demand growth, growing shale supply and exports soon to recommence from Iran and Libya, the only way for the oil price is down.

A wrap of the day’s activity on the Australian stock market.

Most, but not all brokers anticipate a slight moderation in Chinese GDP growth next year as immediate policy tightening and longer term reform measures take effect.

McPherson’s is continuing to diversify its business and this is expected to deliver earnings growth in the next few years, according to Moelis.

The Chartist reports the technical signs suggest the Aussie dollar will again breach US90c and head back to previous lows.