Financial Markets, Stocks & Commodities

Australian reports

• Aust markets: Aust shares close flat
• Aust dollar report: $A lower on iron ore retreat
• Aust credit close: Aust bonds close lower

World reports

• World commodities: Commodities markets summary
• World markets: International markets roundup

Stocks to watch

BLY, CCV, MGC, QAN, REC, SGH, WES,

Freedom eyes food roll-out in China

Known for its healthy, trendy range of products, Freedom Food will expand its offering in China to include infant formula and infant cereal.

$A lower on iron ore retreat

The Australian dollar has closed lower against a stronger greenback on Monday and after iron ore prices declined two-sessions in a row.

Dairy prices to stay low: Murray Goulburn

Dairy co-operative Murray Goulburn says depressed prices for dairy commodities are set to continue amid global oversupply.

Recall delays takeover meeting

Recall has cut its earnings guidance as the group slows down its acquisitions strategy to give Iron Mountain more time to secure bid regulatory approval.

Slater and Gordon facing up to $1bn loss

Slater and Gordon must deliver a restructure proposal to its banking syndicate by the end of April after unveiling a near $1 billion first half loss.

Boart Longyear posts another loss

Drilling services firm Boart Longyear has reported a $US326m full year loss, and has announced a new CEO.