Daily FNArena News

Nick Linton-Ffrost of Fifth Wave suggests a short-term trading sell on BHP Billiton.

Peter Switzer of the Switzer Super Report remains bullish on stocks despite growing pullback fears.

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

Bank result season has shown an Australian bank sector in a strong capital position, although slower bad debt reductions ahead focus attention on weak earnings growth.

Orica defied its own guidance on FY13, delivering a result above expectations and instigating several broker upgrades.

Michael Gable of Fairmont Equities notes a technical break-out for Atlas Iron which should suggest further upside.

FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. Brokers believe the bounce in the mining sector has now run its course ahead of a more subdued period.

Eager sellers were taken out by some renewed buying interest in spot uranium last week, affecting a rebound in the spot price.

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

Ausdrill has been forced to sharply downgrade earnings forecasts as miners curtail activity, although the company’s balance sheet remains robust.