Daily FNArena News

While there is speculation surrounding a possible European banking union Jacopo Carmassi, Carmine Di Noia and Stefano Micossi suggest much of what is needed is possible in the existing structure.

Australian retailers continue to do it tough, but economists from Deloitte Access Economics are seeing some rays of sunshine, maybe.

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin believes a low may well be forming in gold ahead of a stimulus-related recovery.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with revised commodity price forecasts, updates on coal, mineral sands and aluminium and the importance of yield for mining shares.

Investment U’s Alexander Green reminds investors in the share market the ultimate driver for share prices is corporate profit growth.

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

Deutsche Bank notes recent data indicate Cochlear is losing market share and that suggests investors better prepare for a lower share price.

PFP Wealth Management’s Tim Price reminds us that managing risks, rather than running away, is how investors can win in tough markets.

Forex.com’s Chris Tedder asks whether Asian equities have over-reacted to the latest developments in Europe?

SFG Australia shares offer upside from ongoing growth in funds under management plus an attractive dividend yield, reports stockbroker Moelis.