Archive of entries posted on February 2023

Historical Annual Returns of the Australian Stock Market From 1980 Thru 2022

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The Australian economy is a resource-based economy similar to Canada. Exports of commodities such as coal, iron ore, etc. are critical for the economy. In fact, natural resources account for 68% of exports with China being the top export market. With that said, the Australian equity market has performed relatively well in recent years. The …

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The 20 Largest Nuclear Power Plants in the World: Infographic

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Have you ever wondered where the largest nuclear power plants in the world are located? The following infographic provides the answer. The world’s largest nuclear plant in terms of net electrical power rating is The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Japan with a net capacity of 7,965 mw. The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine …

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Jason Zweig: Stock Buybacks Are Neither Bad Nor Good

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One of the never ending topics that often comes up with equity investing is stock buybacks. Buybacks were banned many decades ago. However once made legal, buybacks have become popular with companies of all shapes and sizes. From Apple(AAPL) to Home Depot(HD) to every company in between buybacks are always in fashion with corporate leaders. …

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