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Weekly Top Ten News Stories

Weekly Reports | Apr 17 2014

Our top ten news from 10 April 2014 to 17 April 2014 (ranked according to popularity).

Book Review: Flash Boys, By Michael Lewis
Monday 14 April 2014 – 10:58 AM

Michael Lewis has created a furore in the US with the release of his latest financial market expose, in which he deems the US stock market to be "rigged". High frequency trading is ripping off the genuine investor. Is he right? And what exactly is HFT?

Australia's Financial Services Inquiry; better outlook for Toll Holdings and Asciano; replacing 21st Century Fox on the ASX; and strong growth for McMillan Shakespeare and SG Fleet.

Ahead of Australian resource sector quarterly production reports, brokers highlight favoured commodities and stock preferences.

Sun Shines For Nickel Producers, Large Upside Potential
Thursday 10 April 2014 – 02:48 PM

Nickel has been a strong performer this year and analysts think the sector's time in the sun has arrived. Preferred stocks are discussed.

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

Bank of Queensland delivered a firm first half and announced the acquisition of the Investec Australia finance and asset leasing business.

Uranium Week: Upside Price Potential And Downside Reality
Tuesday 15 April 2014 – 11:14 AM

With Japan set for its first reactor restarts and sanctions against Russia threatening to restrict enriched supply, the spot uranium price should be rising. But it continues to fall.

Nasdaq Freefall: How Worried Should You Be?
Wednesday 16 April 2014 – 10:54 AM

Peter Switzer of the Switzer Super Report discusses the relevance to Australia of the recent big sell-off in US momentum stocks.

The Short Report
Thursday 10 April 2014 – 12:39 PM

FNArena's weekly update on short positions in the Australian share market.

10 Brokers Update Stock Preferences
Wednesday 16 April 2014 – 11:58 AM

Amidst the equity shake-up being provided by the US, Australian brokers revisit their preferred local stock ideas.

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