Gold producer Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX:NST) soared to the best performer in the S&P/ASX 200 index over the 2014 financial year. Despite a softer gold price the company was buoyed by new acquisitions and stronger production, boosting its stock 115.4 per cent to $1.26.
Nickel miner Western Areas Limited
(ASX:WSA) was under $2.00 at the beginning of the 2014 calendar year but has jumped 99.1 per cent to $4.62 over the past six months after lifting its annual guidance.
Pizza maker Domino's Pizza Enterprises Limited
(ASX:DMP) rose 96.9 per cent over fiscal 2014 after delivering almost 40 per cent first half profit growth. Mineral explorer Independence Group NL
(ASX:IGO) gained 92.5 per cent and takeover target Aquila Resources
(ASX:AQA) advanced 89.9 per cent.
Rounding out the top ten best performers shares in dairy company Bega Cheese Limited
(ASX:BGA) added 88.8 per cent and education and child care provider G8 Education
(ASX:GEM) added 87 per cent.
Property investor Aveo Group
(ASX:AOG) increased 86.1 per cent, investment company Challenger Limited
(ASX:CGF) increased 85.5 per cent and law firm Slater & Gordon
(ASX:SGH) increased 85.6 per cent.
Northern Star Resources reported a net profit of $7.6 million in the first half of the 2014 financial year.
