Daily FNArena News

Almond yields have fallen for Select Harvests, which has issued its second downgrade to production forecasts in as many months. Brokers opt for conservatism ahead of confirming 2017 as a one-off.

Domino’s Pizza will purchase the Bain Capital stake in the Japanese pizza venture, as Bain intends to exercise its put option. Brokers welcome the opportunity.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Subdued oil outlook; dull export LNG prices; mineral sands prices climbing; the bright future of future metals.

Peter Switzer of the Switzer Super Report argues why fear of the beast that is Amazon may be overdone.

Sigma Healthcare’s dispute with Chemist Warehouse had sounded warning bells for brokers.

FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. Margins are declining and consumers are struggling with the rising cost of health insurance, leading to ratings downgrades for Medibank Private.

Michael Gable of Fairmont Equities suggests selling in Commonwealth Bank may be nearing an end.

AMP has briefed the market on its wealth management strategy and believes it can sustain growth in earnings over the next five years despite compressed margins.

Woodside Petroleum has outlined its plans for both the short and long-term, assuring investors it will retain a commitment to the 80% pay-out ratio.

Kathleen Brooks of City Index ponders a very low VIX but an elevated fear barometer.