Daily FNArena News

Full year earnings for Bradken met market expectations and with brokers continuing to forecast solid earnings growth in coming years, Buy ratings dominate for the stock.

This week ATW’s Jerry Simmons points out AUD strength is a bullish sign for commodities and global equities.

Technical analysts observe a lack of substance pushing up global equities. At the same time, most believe the present rally can continue.

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

The TechWizard is wary about this week’s rally for US equities as his indicators show a lack of market strength.

The decision to build a processing plant in Malaysia to save money may yet prove a disastrous one for Lynas, and a more than significant blow to the company’s rare earth aspirations.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with Danske Bank revising commodity forecasts, analysis of the lead and zinc markets and how China’s aluminium market is dealing with Indonesia’s export ban.

Investment U’s Alexander Green sees little point in owning government bonds at present given little upside potential and significant downside risk.

Outlook commentary accompanying upcoming engineering and construction company results is seen as a key for stocks in the sector as brokers update their preferred exposures.

Uranium spot prices slipped again last week, although speculative talk of eventual increases in demand and higher prices continue to intensify.