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Stock report for this week of the top 10 Australian shares which are in the ASX 100. These stocks increased their share price by the most percentage points on the Australian share market, the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) from the previous week of trading. Other lists of Australian companies by Market capitalisation. Advertisement: read more

The Three Steps to Successful Stock Trading. New 1970 edition of the classic about the mechanics of stock trading with a recent foreword by the author. Historically, the best selling book on the subject, Neill tells not only how to read the tape, but also how to reason out what's happening behind the scenes. Superb chapters on human nature and speculation. Figures and charts. Originally published in 1931. Advertisement: read more

Critical Praise for NO BULL Michael Steinhardt rode bull and bear markets to great success for himself and his investors. Since closing his fund in 1995 he has continued his successful streak in more philanthropic enterprises. But what is ultimately compelling about Steinhardt is his drive, no matter the endeavor. No Bull is a highly readable inside look into the man, his successes, and his motivations."–George Soros, Chairman, Soros Fund Management, and Chairman Advertisement: read more

The Art of Speculation is laden with insights and studies that are as fresh today as newly cut grass . . . a joy to read. The topics covered were timeless in 1931. and written in 24-carat prose. from the Foreword by Victor Niederhoffer A classic in every sense of the word, The Art of Speculation has been heralded by investors, both past and present, as a true standout in the field. Advertisement: read more

Welcome to the world of Martin 'Buzzy' Schwartz, Champion Trader - the man whose nerves of steel and killer instinct in the canyons of Wall Street earned him the well-deserved name 'Pit Bull.' Pit Bull: Lessons from Wall Street's Champion Day Trader is the true story of how Schwartz became the best of the best, of the people and places he discovered along the way, and of the trader's tricks and techniques he used to make his millions. Advertisement: read more

The term earning per share (EPS) refers to the net profit of a company divided by the number of company shares on issue. Earning per share refers to the amount of profit generated in terms of each stock of the company. The equation of calculating EPS can be illustrated in the following way: Earnings per Share = Net Earnings After Tax / Number of Ordinary Shares So from that equation, we can say that if a company has as much as $2 million worth of earnings and 600,000 shares outstanding, then the EPS of that company is going to be $2 million/600,000 = $3.33. Advertisement: read more

The term earning per share (EPS) refers to the net profit of a company divided by the number of company shares on issue. Earning per share refers to the amount of profit generated in terms of each stock of the company. The equation of calculating EPS can be illustrated in the following way: Earnings per Share = Net Earnings After Tax / Number of Ordinary Shares So from that equation, we can say that if a company has as much as $2 million worth of earnings and 600,000 shares outstanding, then the EPS of that company is going to be $2 million/600,000 = $3.33. Advertisement: read more

Earnings before interest and taxes or in short EBIT is a measure of a company’s profitability. Under this system, the profitability of a company is calculated without considering the taxes paid or benefits received and interest paid on debt. The formula can be presented like this: EBIT = Revenue – Operating expenses Advertisement: read more

Earnings before interest and taxes or in short EBIT is a measure of a company’s profitability. Under this system, the profitability of a company is calculated without considering the taxes paid or benefits received and interest paid on debt. The formula can be presented like this: EBIT = Revenue – Operating expenses Advertisement: read more

Dividend Reinvestment Plans allows shareholders to use their dividends to buy more fully paid ordinary shares instead of getting cash for their dividends. There are many companies out there that offer the investors to get enrolled in Dividend Plans instead of receiving cash- an option that gives the investors an opportunity to acquire newly created shares. However, some companies also offer a combination of shares and cash. Advertisement: read more

Dividend Reinvestment Plans allows shareholders to use their dividends to buy more fully paid ordinary shares instead of getting cash for their dividends. There are many companies out there that offer the investors to get enrolled in Dividend Plans instead of receiving cash- an option that gives the investors an opportunity to acquire newly created shares. However, some companies also offer a combination of shares and cash. Advertisement: read more

Australian regional subscription television group Austar United Communications (ASX:AUN) has announced a 42 percent fall in first half net profit with subscriber numbers growth below market expectations. Austar Net Profit Advertisement: read more

Australian regional subscription television group Austar United Communications (ASX:AUN) has announced a 42 percent fall in first half net profit with subscriber numbers growth below market expectations. Austar Net Profit Advertisement: read more

Big media sector news for this week was when Australian advertising company and media buyer, Mitchell Communication Group (ASX:MCU) has been sold to British Aegis Group in a $363 million acquisition deal. Mitchell Communications Takeover Advertisement: read more

Big media sector news for this week was when Australian advertising company and media buyer, Mitchell Communication Group (ASX:MCU) has been sold to British Aegis Group in a $363 million acquisition deal. Mitchell Communications Takeover Advertisement: read more

The theory of efficient-market hypothesis (EMH) argues that the financial markets are efficient and the price of stocks constantly reflects all the available information. EMH suggests that no particular investor has access to any information that is not available to other traders. Therefore, a trader cannot make profit at the expense of another. Advertisement: read more

Is Astrology effective in getting an edge in trading stocks and shares? Gann is the most famous trader who has used Astrology to analyse stocks to make a trading decision. Yes you can use it, but whether it is effective in giving you an edge in your trading is debatable. If you are a believer of astrology, it may even give you a placebo effect giving you confidence to trade. But if that confidence is not well placed... we all know the consequences of that. Advertisement: read more

What is Astrology Share Trading People use fundamental analysis and technical analysis to make investment and trading decisions. But there are a certain group of people who believe in using astrology for share trading. One website claims: "[Service]... offers a unique educational experience for traders wishing to decipher the esoteric mysteries veiled within the teachings of legendary trader W.D. Gann." You've probably heard of, William Delbert Gann who created the technical analysis tool known as Gann angles. Gann market forecasting methods are based on geometry, astrology, and ancient mathematics. Advertisement: read more

Australian engineering company, Downer EDI (ASX:DOW) has announced that the company has closed a $2 billion contract agreement for works at a BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance coal mining project including projects at Goonyella Riverside and Norwich Park coal mines, both located at the Bower Basin in central Queensland. The project will run until June 2015. Downer EDI Project Advertisement: read more

IAG (ASX:IAG), owner of NRMA and RACV, has issued a statement that it expects to report a drop in annual profit for the 2010 fiscal year. A day after competitor, QBE Insurance announced profit forecasts downgrades, Insurance Australia Group have released poor financial figures on what most analysts were already expecting. IAG Financial Forecasts and Numbers Advertisement: read more