Daily FNArena News

By popular request: my take on the QR National float. Plus some other stocks that suffer from similar characteristics.

Deutsche Bank has picked up coverage on iiNet with a Buy, adding to what were already unanimously positive views on the stock.

Brokers suggest the conditional offer for ING Industrial from Goodman Group and a trio of major funds has positive implications for the wider Australian REIT sector.

A growing number of market observers is turning uncomfortable with the one-directional trend for risk assets, but not Clifford Bennett.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with Barclays seeing China as a driver of ag commodity markets, September trade data for China and forecasts for higher global steel output this year.

La Nina is set to bring a very wet summer to the Queensland coal fields. Better value in NSW based coal stocks?

On current projections, the worlds’ poor countries will account for nearly 70% of global GDP in 2030. Now that’s a different world.

The Australian housing market is not in a bubble, argues Westpac Bank.

WorleyParsons has indicated there will be a significant second half earnings split, but stockbrokers are sceptical given contract deferrals and a stronger AUD.

A weaker than expected September quarter CPI has economists backing off on their November rate hike calls. It’s close.