Daily FNArena News

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare posted a strong FY17 result, albeit overshadowed by litigation, and brokers remain confident of continued success with new products and market expansion.

Michael Gable of Fairmont Equities suggests BlueScope Steel is positioned for a break-up.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Coal; high-grade iron ore & steel; platinum & palladium; alumina & aluminium.

Origin Energy has completed the sale of its Darling Downs pipeline, accumulating more than $1bn in proceeds from asset sales so far, and brokers assess the company’s progress in redefining its position in the energy market.

Craig Parker of Moat Capital notes the ASX200 is in a technical downtrend and dependent on Wall Street from here.

Brokers suspect investors will require patience when it comes to James Hardie as the company once again disappoints with its FY17 result.

An aftermarket guidance upgrade from new world advertising and promotion provider Appen has brokers scrambling to upgrade forecasts.

Growth in electric vehicles and big battery storage is relentlessly driving interest in lithium. Brokers and researchers take a look at the current market.

The Chartist reports bullish signs are building for the copper price.

Nickel prices are falling amid expectations for renewed exports from Indonesia and the Philippines. Brokers observe the outlook for nickel has turned quite bearish.