Daily FNArena News - FYI

Investors shouldn’t be surprised if equity indices start displaying some weakness in the sessions ahead. This has been the pattern since last year.

Several factors combined create positive momentum for equities in the short term. FY11 valuations continue to lend support.

Kathmandu has delivered a better than expected initial interim profit result and with its store rollout program ahead of schedule brokers have lifted forecasts for coming years.

If investors ever feel the urge to discount the importance of timing, a look at the graph published by Glushkin Sheff’s Dave Rosenberg should cure them.

Why the short term outlook for equity markets has improved, and markedly so.

The US stock market volatility index is back in the complacent zone, where it rarely stays for long.

Barcays Capital’s analysis of seasonal trends shows March tends to be good for equity and energy markets.

Rudi On Thursday has ceased. Here’s why.

Weekly musings from your editor. After Greece, what comes next? I think it’s going to be the economy.

Your editor was one of three experts commenting on financial markets and this week’s company results during BoardRoomRadio’s Round Table.