Daily FNArena News

This week’s Tweets on Twitter by Your Editor.

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

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

Brokers speculate about what Mount Gibson might do with its cash pile.

The Chartist reports the long trade in the Aussie is still preferred but upside may soon become limited.

Coal market still in oversupply, iron ore pricing looks firm, Australia’s steel market is cautiously optimistic and nickel prices may get much-needed support.

ANZ chartists suggest the US stock market uptrend in place since the 1930’s remains unbroken, while the outlook for Australia is not quite so clear.

Brokers are toughening their stance on Cochlear after the company delivered guidance for no profit growth in FY14.

Peter Switzer of the Switzer Super Report suggests interest rates in Australia will have to return to normal before bank deposits again offer better value than stocks.

There’s a lot riding on an improvement in consumer spending. Brokers take a look at what it means for the shopping sector.