Daily FNArena News

Brokers discuss the recent round of results for the Big Four banks and how FY12 is shaping up in the face of European concerns.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on nickel and coal, adjustments to base metal prices and trade ideas for 2012.

Market analysts at FXCM suggest crude oil appears to be breaking down, with the technical picture suggesting an eventual move to the mid US$80 per barrel range.

After the excitement of a US$4 rise the previous week, last week saw little activity and almost a full spot price reversal.

Australian REITs tend to outperform the market during an interest rate cutting cycle and attractive dividends in the sector are likely to become an increasing focus for investors.

Dennis Gartman has revised his short term outlook on US equities and on gold.

Weekly update on recommendation, target price, and earnings forecast changes.

GaveKal offers some interesting observations about the era we’re living in.

Spain’s government bonds are closer to the edge than most investors realise. Forex.com’s Kathleen Brooks explains.

While RBS Australia has downgraded to a Hold rating, a market update from mineral sands play Iluka has seen the majority of brokers retaining their Buy ratings.