Daily FNArena News

The latest surveys by Barclays and Merrill Lynch show investor confidence is improving, with equities and commodities among preferred asset classes and Europe becoming less of an issue.

Analysis by Moelis suggests the current share price premium to peers enjoyed by WorleyParsons is difficult to justify, the broker reiterating its Sell rating on the stock.

Morgan Stanley has initiated coverage on Paladin with an Overweight rating, seeing positives in improving production and gearing and the uranium price outlook.

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin highlights the supply impact of miner strikes in South Africa and implications for gold and silver prices.

Another fall in Commonwealth Bank’s Business Sales Indicator shows already cautious Australian consumers are continuing to turn more cautious.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with forecasts and preferences in the sector updated, some positives from China and a review of the tin market.

An Australian aged 65 has a higher life expectancy than an Australian aged 30. If this statistic seems illogical to you, perhaps you have underestimated your super requirements.

The Chartist reports that while the Dow Jones Industrials appears to have broken up, confirmation (under Dow Theory) requires the Transports index to follow suit.

Fortescue’s refinance is very positive, analysts suggest, and allows plenty of breathing space without completely removing iron ore price risk.

Market analysts at FXCM note the S&P 500 is trading near a possible reversal point, while the oil price has fallen through a previous support level. Gold and currencies also examined.