Iron Ore
Brokers brushed aside a robust first half result for Aurizon, instead looking at the issues which cloud the outlook beyond FY17.
Feb 14 2017
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. China and coal; ASX gold sector; outlook for energy sector; iron ore prices.
Feb 09 2017
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Silver use in PV cells; tight zinc markets; China’s coal policies; dividend outlook for miners.
Jan 30 2017
BlueScope Steel has upgraded earnings estimates for the first half and brokers welcome the work done to improve the outlook and balance sheet.
Jan 25 2017
Previous Stories
The Overnight Report: The Overhanging Cliff
Oct 26 2012
A jittery Wall Street coped with a credit rating scare last night before settling into a quiet session. Dow up 26. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)
The Overnight Report: Dow Jumps Five Percent
Oct 25 2012
A strong earnings result from Dow Chemical and strong US housing data kept Wall Street’s correction at bay last night. Dow (Jones) down 25. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)
Material Matters: Copper, Oil And Bulks
Oct 24 2012
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commoditie with updates on copper, changes to oil price expectations and a less bullish scenario for iron ore.
The Overnight Report: Earnings, Election Or Both?
Oct 24 2012
Wall Street did not stage a comeback last night as large cap earnings missed the mark and traders became more concerned about election ramifications and cliffs. Dow down 243. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)
Amex Resources Progresses With Iron Sands
Oct 23 2012
Amex resources is a small explorer on track for iron sands mine in Fiji. A robust feasibility study supports a 20-year mine life with low operating costs.
The Overnight Report: Lazarus Rises
Oct 23 2012
Wall Street recovered from a further 100 point Dow fall on earnings fear to close flat as buyers moved in to snap up beaten down names. Dow up 2. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)
The Monday Report
Oct 22 2012
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
The Overnight Report: Googling A Loss
Oct 19 2012
Google posted a shocker last night under controversial circumstances, but the broad market was not overly impacted by the Nasdaq drop. Dow down 8. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)
The Overnight Report: Weaker US Earnings, Stronger Economy
Oct 18 2012
It was a weak session for US earnings reports, but Wall Street was turned around by economic data and in the background, Spain avoided junk status. Dow up 5. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)
Material Matters: Coal, Base And Precious Metals
Oct 17 2012
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities as the pressure on coal heats up, Goldman Sachs revises commodity forecasts and broker discuss base metals.
