Daily FNArena News

National Vet Care has significantly expanded its scale in New Zealand with the acquisition of Pet Doctors.

Brokers suggest Fonterra needs to start delivering on earnings expectations to rebuild confidence, while the strategic review is welcomed as an opportunity to simplify the business.

Contributions from all levels of government are finding their way to large infrastructure projects and analysts at ANZ Bank suggest construction activity and demand for workers and materials is slowly heating up.

Craig Parker of Moat Capital notes the ASX200 remains stuck between moving averages, which is neither positive or negative.

Cuffelinks’ Graham Hand makes note of a common error made by investors in assessing their returns.

Kathleen Brooks of Capital Index notes a central bank deluge and weak US economic data have set fire under forex markets from the UK to Europe and on to Turkey.

Myer has renewed its focus on a smaller store footprint, online growth and exclusive brands, yet brokers are sceptical the business can make inroads against intense competition.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Lithium; gold; aluminium; China’s emissions; and Newcastle coal.

Taking the Quadrant Energy sale into calculations, brokers revise up earnings estimates for Macquarie Group, despite the usual “broadly in line” guidance.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Base metals; platinum; steel/iron ore; and major miners.