Daily FNArena News

Copper-gold miner OZ Minerals maintains guidance for 2017, despite heavy rain adversely affecting production in the March quarter. A delay has been flagged to the bankable feasibility study for the Carrapateena project.

Coca-Cola Amatil has signalled a decline in first half underlying net profit is likely. The Australian business is under pressure as consumption of carbonated soft drinks declines.

Craig Parker of Moat Capital notes successively higher lows underscore the uptrend for the ASX200.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Industrial production recovery; rebound in China trade; iron ore cycle; positive outlook for base metals.

Moelis & Co asks the question whether beaten-down SaaS company iSentia is offering value at its lower price.

Expansion plans for PNG LNG remain uppermost in broker views on Oil Search, with several catalysts expected later in the year.

AtlasTrend suggests the growth of online shopping does not necessarily spell the end for traditional bricks & mortar.

Brokers observe little valuation impact on Aurizon Holdings after Tropical Cyclone Debbie hit the Queensland coast early this month, although downside risks to the stock remain.

The Chartist reports the AUD is struggling to go higher, so may well go lower.

Brokers assess the early impact on Newcrest Mining’s flagship gold operation, Cadia, where mining has been suspended because of an earthquake.