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Your Editor explains why simply beating expectations may not be enough for US companies this year and why the outlook (finally) appears brighter for Australian companies.

ATW’s Jerry Simmons explains why EUR/USD has his full attention this week.

Last night’s collapse of the Dutch government adds to French election concerns as suddenly the focus swings well and truly towards “good” Europe within the wider crisis. Dow down 109. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

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

A brief look at important company events and economic data releases next week.

The Spanish auction was not an issue, but weakening US data now has Wall Street worried. Dow down 68. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

US earnings are beating estimates but Wall Street is selling down stocks which don’t knock everyone’s socks off. Dow down 82. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

In the view of Investment U there are a number of reasons why the current bull run in equities isn’t over yet.

There would have been a lot of weary computers drinking after market in New York bars last night, but not a lot of investors. Dow up 194. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

Profit-taking in Apple dominated Wall Street last night despite the Dow trying to push higher (up 71) leaving the broad market index flat. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)