When REA Group (ASX:REA) announced the FY17 full year results the shares fell six percent (they’ve since recovered). REA Group reported an underlying profit for the full-year FY17 of A$228.3 million, which was up about 12 percent. Most of the growth can be attributed to growth in the more expensive ‘premium’ depth ads, and much of the growth came from higher prices. Continue…

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Today, you can make Miracles possible for thousands of people who are needlessly blind because of cataracts. What inspired me to give to Miracles Day was the simple fact that just $32 would make a difference! The immediate and positive impact I could give appealed to me. Continue…

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For some time, BWX Limited (BWX) has been capturing an increasing band of loyal followers for its natural body, hair and skin care products. With recent forays into the US and UK, we think this small Victorian company has a really bright future. Continue…

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The increasing flow of money into riskier ‘investments’ is making us ever more cautious. After all, every boom must come to an end.  So what does holding high levels of cash mean?  In the short term, it may mean we lag some of our peers.  But, longer term, we are convinced it will prove a very sound approach. Continue…

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According to the renowned US researcher, Philip Tetlock, elite forecasters (or ‘superforecasters’) have two traits in common. First, they update their forecasts more often than other forecasters. Second, they update in smaller increments. His findings have important implications for all long-term investors wanting to sharpen their forecasting skills. Continue…

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