Precious Metals

Wall Street was closed last night leaving European stocks to push higher as the world awaits an expected policy shift from the Bank of Japan. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

Alacer’s production may have been solid in the December quarter but brokers are questioning the sustainability of initiatives at Copler.

Rallies will be hard fought this year and stock picking needs to be selective, as brokers air expectations for resources, retail, building, software and healthcare.

Prices for copper, platinum and molybdenum are expected to push higher, while the outlook for gold turns a little more bearish.

Forex.com’s Kathleen Brookes observes a discrepancy between equities and other risk assets.

Stockbroking analysts have taken a look at iron ore, gold prices, the copper market, nickel and the prospects for Australian energy plays.

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

Wall Street came home with a wet sail after Boehner hinted at compromise ahead. Dow up 59. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

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

A compromise suddenly looked a lot further away last night as the Republicans look to put Plan B to the House. Dow down 98. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)