Brokers are pessimistic over the latest bid for Billabong as the company flags another downgrade in earnings forecasts.
Europe remains a risk, but indications are the Emerging Asia economies have rebounded to provide a global growth driver in 2013.
Ahead of the Herd’s Rick Mills discusses the whats, wheres and whys of extreme weather events.
Brokers are turning a little more optimistic on iron ore and copper, while LNG prices are expected to moderate, a little.
Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin believes the ASX 200 has broken to the upside and is looking for strength in the next quarter, driven by the miners.
A wrap of the day’s activity on the Australian stock market.
China may be increasing incentives for fertiliser exports but Incitec Pivot has more in its arsenal than just fertiliser.
Analysts discuss what they see as the prospects for, and the issues facing, the global and Australian economies and markets next year.
FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. Updates on index changes; how to play history to one’s advantage in January; and a more positive 2013?
Ahead of the Herd’s Rick Mills suggests picking the right junior gold miners can bring reward, while others will not survive.