Daily FNArena News

As US tariffs and trade sanctions rock global markets, prices for aluminium and alumina have soared. Will the heady prices continue?

G8 Education is intent on improving its occupancy ratios, although brokers suggest it may be 2019 before demand/supply becomes more balanced.

Craig Parker of Moat Capital notes technical analysis cannot predict unfolding geopolitical risk, although the trend remains weak for the ASX200.

Bathroom & kitchen fittings supplier GWA Group has identified an opportunity to expand its market share in an important segment of its business.

FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. As Michael Hill exits the US and restructures Emma & Roe, brokers see a cleaner and improved FY19 and a closing of the stock’s valuation discount.

Insurance Australia Group is benefiting from cost reductions and hikes in premium rates which brokers expect will underpin the stock at current levels.

As the migration of AMP accounts continue and the easy wins in cloud conversions pass, Class is likely to experience a more subdued period over coming months.

The baby goods retail industry has had its share of failures recently which puts Baby Bunting in the spotlight.

Peter Switzer of the Switzer Super Report believes Trump will avoid a trade war, and thus suggests Australia’s large caps are a value play.

The Chartist reports the technicals for the iron ore price are becoming supportive, suggesting positions in iron ore miners are worth considering.