Weekly Top Ten News Stories

The uranium market went quiet last week following a period of volatility, as utilities look towards 2018.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Silver; gold; copper & nickel; 2018 outlook; and miners.

A Royal Commission is a clear negative for Australian banks but "lesser of the evils" positives dull the impact and bank valuations have already been de-rated.

The ACCC has opposed BP's proposed acquisition of the Woolworths petrol business. Brokers suggest a capital return for Woolworths is now less likely and Caltex is less likely to lose -$150m in earnings.

Michael Gable of Fairmont Equities suggests the slide in Retail Food Group has further to run before a base might be found.

Weekly Broker Wrap: Australian banks; advisor platforms; high conviction stocks; Australian retailers; media; Pro-Pac Packaging; and Think Childcare.

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

FNArena Editor Rudi Filapek-Vandyck on bull market dynamics for US equities and Aussie bank laggards

Moelis welcomes the divestment of the McPherson's home appliances division, expecting the company to now concentrate on growing its health & beauty business.

Oracle's bid for Aconex represents a substantial premium. Brokers suggest a counter bid, while highly unlikely, cannot be completely ruled out, but nor can the regulators be ignored.