A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with Macquarie seeing lead as better placed than zinc and positives for both iron ore and platinum prices.
Last night saw US equities and commodities rally, but chartists maintain the technical picture for both still looks weak.
Brokers are now making assessments of how the FY10 earning season will fare and what FY11 might bring.
Wall Street turned a 157 point loss in the Dow into a 75 point gain with little impetus last night. Apple blew the market away after the bell. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)
Australian companies begin reporting FY10 results next week. FNArena provides some useful tips for the small investor – what to look out for, and what traps not to fall into.
Oz Minerals reported better than expected gold output and solid copper numbers for the June quarter but analysts are questioning where growth will come from in coming years.
Wall Street bungled its way to a gain last night but after-the-bell earnings from IBM disappointed, putting pressure on tonight’s trade. Dow up 56.
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with CBA seeing scope for oil demand to surprise on the upside and some mixed data for base metals markets.
A wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
China’s Q2 data failed to re-assure investors that all is fine and will remain fine inside the Middle Kingdom.