Daily FNArena News

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin believes copper may have seen a low, as long as Chinese economic data pick up post the New Year’s disruption.

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

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

The Commonwealth will put its media reform proposals before parliament in two weeks. Brokers assess the potential implications.

Cost cutting, improved efficiencies and asset sales are the goals of the three big Australian miners BHP, Rio and Fortescue. Analysts suggests subsequent re-ratings are on the cards.

The Chartist reports abullish divergence is appearing on the chart of the Shanghai Composite, with a dip lower needed to suggest a rally ahead.

With funding costs falling, Australian banks may now face mortgage rate competition. With valuations stretched, are share prices vulnerable?

Short positions have increased in silver and gold while Oz copper stocks underperform the metal. Time to buy aluminium on dips, and DAP prices improve.

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

CSR has decided to restructure the troubled Viridian business and close two plants. Brokers welcome the capitulation but wonder at the efficacy.