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Investors should not assume other countries in Europe are battling the same problems as Greece, argue Alcidi Cinzia and Daniel Gros.

Recent reports by industry consultant BIS Shrapnel and a survey by National Australia Bank both point to improving conditions in Australian commercial property markets.

The TechWizard believes the intermediate top for the Australian share market is now behind us.

Morgan Stanley has identified some more small cap companies where it sees value, while Macquarie has Boart Longyear on its Marquee Ideas list.

Fortescue has been a bit left behind in the recent iron ore share price rush but its quarterly production report suggests progress is pretty reasonable.

TradeTech’s weekly price benchmark for yellow cake has risen slightly to US$41.25/lb.

Chinese demand is growing but producers continue to explore for additional gas supplies, meaning not everyone in the Australian LNG market is likely to emerge as a winner.

The TechWizard reports he cannot get excited about Westfield’s prospects.

The next RBA rate hike could come as early as next month, if today’s leading index update is anything to go by.

Merrills includes Tabcorp as a “best idea” while Weres notes little interest in REITs. Citi sees strong leading indicators and likes the ad market.