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12 March 2010 - Since the beginning of February our S&P/ASX 200 index is up around five per cent and that’s a nice gain. That’s what you missed out on if you weren’t in the stock market. On the other hand, in January the market was down six per cent and in two months the market has been down one per cent. If... read the full article ›

Shoulders of giants

11 March 2010 - Over the years I have been amazed how technically-savvy this country’s entrepreneurs are, but it takes a special breed of businessperson to both understand business and technology. Obviously... read the full article ›

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Shares follow Wall St higher

Australian shares were higher at about 12.20pm following gains on Wall Street overnight. The S&P/ASX 200 put on 6.7 points or 0.14 per cent to 4,820.9. The All Ords was 7.8 points or 0.16 per...read more >
Spotlight on small companies

Now it’s time to turn the spotlight onto the smaller end of the market, and the standout stocks from the reporting season. Leigh Cronin, executive director of Fairview Equity partners runs a...read more >
US stocks gain 0.4%

The Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500 finished 0.4 per cent higher overnight. The Dow rose 44.51 points or 0.42 per cent to 10,611.84. The Nasdaq added 9.51 points or 0.4 per cent to 2,368.46. The...read more >

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What’s a stop loss order?

I continually hear money and market commentators refer to taking out a stop-loss but what are they? And do you think they are a good idea for average investors like me? A stop-loss order is made...read more >
Is bankruptcy the easiest way out?

I have found my personal circumstances pretty hard after an accident on a weekend away from work meant I couldn’t do my trade as a plumber. I don’t have insurance but I have debts for...read more >
'Leverage' explained

I continually hear and read about ‘leverage’ and I am not exactly sure what it is. Could you explain what it is and why it is so important? It is often thought of as doing more with...read more >

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Work-life balance – what is it?

Work-life balance means exactly what it suggests: giving (roughly) equal importance and time to work, and to a life outside of work. Ignoring one and focusing entirely on the former typically leads...read more >
Not worth the risk

I don’t need to conduct my own personal survey to make the claim that so many small businesses are making the simple but potentially reckless decision to be underinsured. Insurance industry...read more >
Get set for growth

With signs that the global financial crisis is over and the Australian economy forecast to grow strongly in 2010, it's time to get set for growth. The Commonwealth Bank’s Symon Brewis-Weston...read more >

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Roger Montgomery

Today, it’s time to ring the bell for stock valuation school. Today’s lesson is Telstra – Roger Montgomery chalks up its true value on the board.

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