Daily FNArena News

Craig Parker of Moat Capital suggests May is shaping up to be technically critical for the ASX200, with the election a swing factor.

National Australia Bank has reduced its dividend pay-out in the first half, largely as expected, although a capital raising came as somewhat of a surprise to brokers.

Forestry is considered a key factor in dealing with carbon emissions and, as a result, impact investors are eyeing off sustainable forestry as a key opportunity.

Packaging business Orora is reviewing its cost structures after a slow start to 2019, although brokers consider the business well-placed in a softening economy.

The Chartist reports the technicals continue to be favourable for the iron ore price in the medium term.

Brokers suspect depressed real estate listings are likely to confront Domain for some time and several have moved their ratings to the sidelines as a result.

After record nickel production in the March quarter, brokers are looking for exploration success to extend and add value to Independence Group’s Nova mine.

The crucial tipping point for thermal coal use in the USA could come as early as 2025, new data suggest.

Peter Switzer of the Switzer Super Report looks for value offshore.

The current environment in bond markets is supporting Transurban and brokers do not envisage any change in status in the near term.