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Previous Stories

The Mineral Sands Bonanza

May 17 2011 - Australia

Brokers continue to lift their Iluka price targets substantially with no end in sight to mineral sands price increases. Alkane Resources is also in the frame.


Rumour Mill Hits Uranium

May 17 2011 - Commodities

Rumours that the US Department of Energy had found a buyer for all its stockpile sales sent spot uranium higher last week before the rumour was denied.


Three Reasons Silver Has Underperformed Gold During May

May 17 2011 - Commodities

FXCM guest commentary from Trading NRG offers three reasons why silver has underperformed gold during May.


Northern Minerals Offers Rare Earth Potential

May 17 2011 - Commodities

Northern Minerals has two prospective heavy rare earth projects in portfolio. DJ Carmichael initiates coverage with a Speculative Buy.


Greek Debt Restructuring: Timing And Impact

May 17 2011 - FYI

Barclays Capital outlines its view that Greek restructuring is inevitable and discusses the possible impacts.


Boart Longyear’s Earnings Risk Is To The Upside

May 16 2011 - Australia

While management has reiterated earnings guidance for FY11, Credit Suisse and RBS Australia both suggest earnings risk for Boart Longyear is to the upside at present.


A Step Change In Earnings For BigAir

May 16 2011 - Small Caps

Organic growth and recent acquisitions suggest FY12 will deliver a step change in earnings for BigAir Group, reports Microequities.


Gold Faces Bearish Trend Change As QE2 Expiry Looms Ahead

May 16 2011 - Commodities

Ilya Spivak, Currency Strategist at FXCM sees some dark clouds looming for gold.


Material Matters: Commodities Outlook, Palladium, Steel And Oil

May 16 2011 - Commodities

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with RBS suggesting an opportunity from the recent commodity market sell-off, why palladium is a buy and updates on steel and oil.


Tough Policy Decisions For Beijing

May 13 2011 - International

In the wake of yet another bank reserve requirement hike, the question arises as to whether China will see more interest rate rises or not.


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