Hot Stock: DMP (Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd)

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It seems that the mining boom is not the only thing producing jobs, there are plenty of jobs to be had in the pizza sector. 


Australia's largest pizza company, Domino's Pizza Enterprises announced yesterday that they are looking for over 1000 new staff members as pressure to perform well has increased. The company says it has more than 1000 new jobs to fill across the nation.


Domino's needs more pizza makers, delivery drivers and part time managers at its 482 stores across the country. 


An increased demand for pizza has forced CEO Don Meij to think of new ways to satisfy the needs of hungry Australians. This recent surge in customers is due mostly to new styles of operation. Technology has played a huge part in the company's success story and Meij recognised this.


He says that it is now easier for consumers to order their pizzas by using apps on smartphones and tablets, this has caused the public to be ordering more pizzas than ever before. Meij also said that some stores may be offering up to 10 jobs.

350 jobs are available in Queensland, 300 in NSW, 150 in Victoria, 100 in Western Australia, 50 in South Australia, 21 in the ACT, 20 in Tasmania and 10 in the Northern Territory.

The positions are open now and include part-time, casual and full-time positions.

Domino's spokeswoman Sarah Broad said that the job increase has come on the back of positive results for the business. 

Domino's is a great, thriving business and it has plenty of potential for investors looking for both long-term and short-term capital gain. 

In February, Domino's reported a 22.96 percent rise in first-half net profit to $12.6 million.

Shares today closed a remarkable 48 cents (5.73%)  higher at $8.85.

Domino's has been through some tough times and has been criticised greatly for its customer service. However, it always seems to find an answer to problems. 

 

DMP is showing all the signs of becoming one of the most popular stocks listed on the ASX 200. There are no signs that the company's growth wont continue to rise, and with technology becoming more and more incredible there should be many successful times for Domino's in the future. I will definitely be adding DMP into my portfolio.

Kony 2012: Is there a dark side to 'Kony 2012'

Every day it seems that the mystery behind the Kony 2012 campaign run by a group called Invisible Children continues to unravel. 

Invisible Children, the organisation that surged to fame as its video 'Kony 2012' has received more than 75 million views on youtube in only eight days. 

The group has been criticised for not spending enough money directly on the cause, instead using it for advertising, merchandise and other administrative costs. The group is said to be underestimating and oversimplifying the Lord's Resistance Army, led by Joseph Kony, who is wanted for crimes against humanity.

This raises a serious question, how do people who sponsor the group know where their money is going?

Some people believe that Kony 2012 is some sort of cult that is changing the way people think and act, but is not doing enough for the 'cause'.

Can people who wish to sponsor really trust that their money is going to the captured children, or will it be spent on posters or transport?

This is a really interesting issue that a lot of people will have opinions on. The whole aim of the group seems legitimate, but is their a darker side to the story that people don't know? 

It would be greatly appreciated to know what others think? If you have an opinion please don't hesitate to share it by commenting.

Exclusive: Is Lindt & Sprüngli going out of business?

I was recently informed by a source that the world-famous Swiss chocolatier is going out of business due to a recent decline in sales. I am very sceptical about this and see it as a lowly attempt at comedy and a big rumour.

There is no doubt that the swiss chocolate is incredibly sumptuous, but this rumour says that the exclusiveness of the brand seems to have caused trouble amongst consumers. There have been many arguments that the chocolate simply costs too much to purchase and that anyone can go to their local supermarket and get a much cheaper brand that tastes the same. 

I have heard many people say that they can't afford to indulge in what used to be their favourite chocolate and now shop at places like Aldi for Easter and cheeky snacks.

The company had a rich history spanning back to 1845, but it appears that it will soon be coming to an end. The company's recent group sales slipped 3.5 percent as consumer sentiment worsened. 

For most, it is the end of an era of Lindor Balls, the Excellence range and of course, the Gold Bunny range that celebrates it's 60th birthday this year. 

I have spoken to many people about the subject and they all said that Lindt is a great business and they don't see why they are shutting up shop, if the rumours are true. However, there is a sad reality we must all face, the competitive nature of the food industry may be putting too much pressure on Lindt to perform.

if these rumours are indeed true it would be a sad and abrupt end to a company with a rich tradtition for excellence and customer satisfaction. However, as I said before, I believe that these allegations are simply rumours. My source actually had some evidence of a store closing going out of business through a picture. 

Injury: Steve Ott to miss games with back spasms

Dallas forward Steve Ott will be sidelined for his team's game against the San Jose Sharks in Dallas, on Thursday.

Ott missed his team's morning skate with an illness. He has been battling this injury for the past three games, not sitting out any matches. 

This injury brings an end to Ott's 50 consecutive games for the Star's after he missed six straight games in November due to lower-body problems. He has 10 goals and 33 points in 66 games for the Stars this season.  

Injury: Chicago loses Smith for rest of season

The Chicago Blackhawks will be without forward Ben Smith for the rest of the season. Smith will undergo surgery next Thursday to repair a right hip labral tear and a hernia.

The club announced that the 23-year old is expected to make a full recovery in approximately 16 weeks.

Smith has only played 13 games this season for the Blackhawks, registering a total of 2 goals. He is third in goal scoring for the AHL Rockford IceHogs with 15 goals and has 31 points from 38 games for Rockford this season. 

Pekka Rinne interview - courtesy of nhl.com and Sporting News

The one thing that's not as good here as it is back home: I miss snow -- cold, sunny days with a lot of snow. We don't really get snow over here, although I can't complain. It's a nice thing to have the warm weather.

The one thing that's better than back home: The fact that people are outgoing and positive in everyday life. Our culture, we like to (keep) more to ourselves.

Predators teammate I'd least like to play against: Patric Hornqvist. He likes to hang around the net and block the goalies. He's a really important player for us, but I wouldn't like to play against him.

Most underrated teammate: Matt Halischuk

I'd love to have ... Something out of Martin Brodeur -- (for) the way he raised the game and his experience.

How I usually kill time on the road: We usually go for a long lunch. I spend a lot of time with food; it's fun to just sit around and eat and drink and get ready for the next day's game. Also, I like to see the new cities and go for walks, sometimes to the mall.

Car I drive to home games: Black Mercedes

Pregame meal: Chicken Parmesan

Pregame song I listen to: Something from Metallica

Love to trade places for a day with ... A rock band singer

Sport I'm second-best at: I like to play tennis in the summertime, but I'm not great at it.

Athlete in another sport I love to watch: Roger Federer. He's so classy and doesn't lose his cool. And he always seems to be at his best when the game needs it.

The hardest I've ever been hit was ... Last year versus Anaheim, first game of the season, I hurt my knee a little bit. Usually it doesn't hurt but that one did a little damage.

Number of bones I've broken: Just a couple -- my fingers and a shoulder surgery.

Strangest thing I've ever autographed: Shoes

NHL's coolest uniforms ... Chicago and pretty much all of the Original Six. A lot of history and traditional logos.

NHL fans who give us the toughest time: Columbus. We have a little bit of a rivalry.

Opposing NHL arena with the best ice to skate on: Montreal

U.S. city that deserves an NHL team: Seattle

My favorite U.S. city: Boston has a European flavor.

My favorite website: I read a lot of Finnish news back home.

If I could change one NHL rule, it'd be ... The trapezoid. I'd take it away. It's brutal.

My bucket list: My dream is to win the Stanley Cup with Nashville. Off the ice, hopefully someday I'll have a family.