Daily FNArena News

Following better than expected earnings guidance from NRW Holdings brokers have lifted earnings forecasts and price targets and retained Buy ratings on the stock.

FOREX.com’s Kathleen Brooks suggests a disappointing German bond auction implies investors are becoming more cautious cleaning up the sovereign debt crisis will weigh on Germany’s finances.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with experts forecasting further volatility in commodity markets and JP Morgan lowering its iron ore expectations.

Market analysts at FXCM note the gold price has fallen below its 13-week average and appears to be working towards the 52-week average.

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin notes robust copper demand from China, but is this enough to overcome European fears?

GaveKal reports circumstances are rapidly changing for Emerging Countries too with cheap foreign credit harder to find.

FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. Stuart McClure and Michael Jeffery of Austock explain how investors can elect to invest in BHP via a call option strategy.

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

HSBC’s early indicator for manufacturing activity in China has revealed a contractionary environment for November.

Monadelphous delivered positive AGM commentary that saw brokers lift earnings estimates and price targets, though some are now asking questions about “valuation”.