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The Basics of an Initial Public Offer (IPO)

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IPO Definition An initial public offering (IPO) is when a private company first offers stock to the public as it becomes a publicly traded company. These companies undergo IPOs to grow their business, and they need to raise capital to do so. IPOs are also a cost-efficient way to finance growth objectives. When companies sell shares to the public, they increase their equity. This improves the company’s debt to equity ratio, which will improve their ability to borrow funds if …

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Video: My targets for material and energy stocks

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Michael Gable is an expert guest commentator for the Finance News Network, presenting “Stock Watch” each week – covering stock tips and shares on the Australian market (ASX). This video is dated 8 January 2018. Shares covered: (ASX:BHP), (ASX:RIO), (ASX:FMG), (ASX:WPL), (ASX:ORG), (ASX:STO) Click on the image below to access the video on the FNN site:   Current share prices available here. You can learn more about technical analysis in this article.   Did you like this video? Share this page on Facebook and Twitter! Sign …

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Sonic Healthcare

Sonic Healthcare looking vulnerable

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Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) has seen a doubling of its share price in the last 5 years. We determine whether weakness in the last few days represents a new buying opportunity. Overview of Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) SHL is the world’s third largest provider of pathology/clinical laboratory services. It has a presence in the laboratory markets of eight countries. SHL is the largest private operator in Australia, Germany, Switzerland and the UK, the second largest in Belgium and NZ and within the …

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7 Factors the RBA Uses to Evaluate Interest Rates

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The current cash rate of 1.5 per cent is the lowest we have had in Australia. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has had rates on hold at 1.5 per cent since 3 August 2016. There is always a debate in the market about whether the next move in interest rates sees the rate head higher or lower, and in what time frame. So what are the factors that the RBA evaluates when determining interest rate rises or cuts? RBA …

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What does the acquisition of TOX mean for Cleanaway?

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In mid-December, Cleanaway Waste Management (ASX:CWY) announced the acquisition of Toxfree Solutions (ASX: TOX). The acquisition is expected to be completed in the June 2018 quarter and remains subject to approval from TOX shareholders and the ACCC. Cleanaway Waste Management (CWY) has the largest fleet of collections vehicles. They operate from over 100 depots across Australia and is the largest collection of municipal council waste, servicing 90+ municipal councils. The largest part of the business is the collection of commercial …

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