Daily FNArena News

Challenges abound in the national electricity market. Brokers review the catalysts for the major producers of power, AGL and Origin Energy.

Peter Switzer of the Switzer Super Report discusses last week’s US jobs numbers and implications for markets.

Awaiting potash contracts; iron ore pain continues; copper expansion grows in importance; gold weakness ahead; and aluminium more balanced.

Premium growth rates have peaked for general insurers and brokers look at what will drive the sector going forward.

Michael Gable of Fairmont Equities suggests a post-results plunge for Pact Group has likely not affected the stock’s up-trend.

Praemium is enjoying a favourable industry environment and recently acquired Plum Software, further replicating its Australian model in the UK.

Buying interest improved in the spot uranium market last week, although buying remains discretionary and not desperate.

Regis Resources announced a further setback to production in the first two months of 2015, with grade issues continuing to plague Garden Well.

Reporting season revealed some subtle changes in the strategies of Australian Real Estate Investment Trusts.

The Chinese government would be foolish to think 7% GDP growth is the new floor, or the economic transformation is finished, argues GaveKal’s Andrew Batson.