Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange:

AHY – ASALEO CARE

Asaleo Care has its annual general meeting on Tuesday.

BHP – BHP BILLITON

FMG – FORTESCUE METALS GROUP

RIO – RIO TINTO

The price of iron ore has eased fractionally, to $US66.07.

ORG – ORIGIN ENERGY

STO – SANTOS

WPL – WOODSIDE PETROLEUM

Oil prices have fallen again, heading back toward the $US40 mark.

NCM – NEWCREST MINING

Newcrest Mining is expected to release its quarterly production report.