Base Metals and Minerals

Late positive news from Europe turned a 250 Dow fall into a 153 point rally on the close.

BArclays Capital has analysed seasonal trends for Otober and notes equities tend to deliver positive performance but the US dollar and commodities find the going tougher.

GaveKal sees plenty of reasons as to why commodities may have to weaken further.

Global stock market weakness continued last night on the back of Greece’s inability to meet its deficit reduction targets. Dow down 258.

Weekly update on recommendation, target price, and earnings forecast changes.

Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with supply side issues still important for copper, why oil prices should range trade and updates on the outlook for Australian engineering and contracting companies.

The Dow gave up a 261 point to finish up 143, having been negative in between.

Ahead of the Herd’s Rick Mills suggests with inflationary policies likely to continue commodity prices will benefit, so keeping junior resource stocks on the investment radar screen.

Investment U notes thorium has the potential to develop into an alternative to uranium as it may allow for the safer and cheaper production of nuclear power.