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Previous Stories

Silex Cleaning Up

Aug 02 2012 - Australia

Silex offers technology in the uranium enrichment, solar power and electronic chip markets and upside potential sees Bell Potter initiate coverage with a Buy rating.


August’s Historical Trends

Aug 02 2012 - FYI

Barclays Capital’s analysis of monthly seasonal trends shows equities tend to struggle in August, commodities are mixed and the yen, US dollar and bonds perform better.


Steel In Oversupply?

Aug 02 2012 - Commodities

World stainless steel output should rise this year but expectations for future Chinese steel demand growth appear optimistic, with pressure on the steel market to impact on iron ore.


Gloss Comes Off The Campbells

Aug 02 2012 - Australia

A slowdown in junior mining company exploration has seen Campbell Brothers offer conservative earnings guidance, which has resulted in reductions to earnings forecasts and price targets.


More Upside For Grains

Aug 02 2012 - Commodities

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin reports on an expanding US drought, falling crop expectations, and potential for even higher prices.


China’s Official PMI Print Disappoints

Aug 01 2012 - FYI

Forex.com’s Chris Tedder explains today’s session was marked by disappointing PMI data from China, but nothing has changed from a fundamental viewpoint.


Icarus Signal Update: Banks Are Not Cheap (Full Stop)

Aug 01 2012 - FYI

Update on share prices and consensus price targets. Today, are the banks signalling the market is getting ahead of itself?


Euro And Aussie Up

Aug 01 2012 - FYI

This week ATW’s Jerry Simmons takes a look at the EUR/USD and AUD/USD, US and China indices futures, gold and a bit more to boot.


Material Matters: Seasonal Weakness, Aluminium, Copper And Gold

Aug 01 2012 - Commodities

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with expectations for weak August prices to be followed by gains later this year and updates on aluminium, copper and de-rating in gold stocks.


Trading The Pivot

Aug 01 2012 - Technicals

Market analysts at FXCM offer some insights into pivot points and how they can assist traders.


Analyse The Market From A Different Angle