Energy

Car maker exit a symptom of long-term manufacturing decline but construction activity is ramping up nicely and there could be some dividends surfacing from the resources and energy sector.

The US is now enduring possibly its worst storm of the winter as Wall Street decides it’s safest just to buy. Dow up 63. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

Wall Street took a breather last night after four days of rallying and is now looking for its next impetus. Dow down 30. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. DJ Carmichael is confident Oilex’ drilling plans could result in success that would be a game changer in share price terms.

Janet Yellen read from Bernanke’s script last night and Wall Street was relieved. Dow up 192. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

Macquarie asks why Chile’s mine output is up but refined copper falls. Citi disputes a deficit in aluminium is looming. High gas prices will force contraction in domestic usage, observes Goldman Sachs.

Wall Street fell early but recovered to await tonight’s first testimony from the new Fed chair. Dow up 7. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

Woodside has struck a new deal at Leviathan and sent brokers scurrying for their calculators to assess the value.

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

Wall Street provided an indication the pullback is now over with its best performance of the year. Dow up 188. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)