Daily FNArena News

A wrap of the day’s activity on the Australian stock market.

Brokers welcomed a new strategic plan for grocery distributor Metcash but await the detail, with varying degrees of confidence.

FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. After a highly successful capital raising and solid price surge, Vision Eye’s more subdued earnings outlook has prompted a downgrade from Bell Potter.

Business hiring intentions are improving as the new year looms and the latest Dun & Bradstreet survey signals a broad upswing in the economy may be approaching.

Michael Gable of Fairmont Equities is not concerned over recent weakness in the ASX 200 and specifically sees upside potential for Amcor.

The uranium sport price fell back slightly last week but the mid-term price indicator has risen on increased activity.

A wrap of the day’s activity on the Australian stock market.

Results from the November Australian Investors’ Sentiment Survey.

Brokers suggest Technology One is offering strong earnings growth, exposure to the cloud potential and, perhaps, some special dividends down the track.

UXC has made another acquistion, providing increased scale and opportunity to grow substantially.