Daily FNArena News

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with commodity market implications of lower Chinese growth expectations and updates on oil, aluminium, steel and the precious metals.

Another disappointing sales results has brokers arguing whether the sun is about to come out again for Australia’s once dominant staple retailer, or not.

The Chartist retains its optimism suggesting the Australian share market may well be preparing itself for a break out to the upside.

UBS has initiated coverage on Ausdrill with a Buy rating, adding to already positive views on the stock as brokers continue to see upside from the company’s mining services operations.

Weekly update on recommendation, target price, and earnings forecast changes.

Brokers have updated their views on where there is value in the Australian market post the recent rally, which small cap stocks are preferred and the implications for equities of investors moving to a risk-off approach.

Peter Switzer of the Switzer Super Report reveals his three stock choices for the longer term, less nervous investor.

Update on share prices and consensus price targets: Big Four Banks and Resources.

This week’s Tweets from Your Editor on Twitter.

Market analysts at FXCM suggest the technical picture for gold implies prices will head lower in coming days.