Daily FNArena News

FNArena’s weekly update on short positions in the Australian share market.

FNArena provides a weekly update of Australian listed corporate bond issues, current pricing and yield data.

Tough times continue for oil & gas producers while copper and thermal coal surpluses are likely for the next couple of years.

Technology One’s potential in cloud software is unquestioned but brokers remain concerned about the near-term revenue impact from migrating customers.

Paladin Energy has made an equity placement to a Chinese equity firm, resolving the company’s near term debt issue and allowing for exploitation of higher uranium prices.

Market analysts at FXCM suggest West Texas crude futures are oversold and the technicals suggest the potential of a bounce-back from US$72/bbl.

The gold price has fallen steadily in 2014 and is facing many headwinds, but all is not lost for Australian gold producers. Brokers outline their preferences.

Regardless of the likely recommendations of the Financial Services Inquiry, brokers consider Australia’s banks are well placed for future returns.

BHP Billiton has reduced its capex and increased its cost cutting targets further, while investor concerns now centre on dividend policy.

Kathleen Brooks of FOREX.com discusses the possible range of outcomes and ramifications from this week’s much anticipated OPEC production meeting.