Author: Bian Hongdeng
Affected by the financial tsunami, global stock markets have declined, resulting in a $50 trillion shrinkage of the world economy. Australia's economy has also been severely impacted as a result. The monopolistic suppliers Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton, which control one-third of the world's iron ore, have seen their listed stocks shrink by about one-third. The two groups have also laid off 20,000 employees. However, incredibly, the only publicly traded brothel in Australia, Daily Planet, has remained strong and booming, even expanding its chain of business locations. Due to the belief among many investors that during economic downturns, more owners of failed or struggling businesses will visit brothels to relieve psychological stress, the increasingly prosperous Daily Planet brothel stock has become a hot bull market that Australians are vying to hold.
Currently located in Melbourne, Australia, the Daily Planet brothel has expanded its chain operations from its original 12 rooms. Some luxury suites can accommodate up to six people or three couples simultaneously. The rental fee per person per hour is as high as 240 Australian dollars. If calculated at 1 Australian dollar = 6 Chinese yuan, the hourly rate for this brothel is 1440 yuan. Currently, there are dozens of beauties from various countries, all aged between 18 and 40, who on average serve over 700 customers each week. With low investment costs, their annual income has risen from tens of millions to breaking the hundred million mark. Therefore, many Australian stockholders are willing to buy these "smoke-free industry" stocks with high returns, good market stability, and low risk. Some critics have condemned these stock buyers as indirectly corrupt. However, many stock purchasers argue that this legal business is not controversial. Some single individuals also praise them for meeting social needs.
The Daily Planet brothel company went public in 2002 and officially listed in May 2003, promoting the trend towards corporate and branded development in Australia's legalized sex trade industry. Now, the Daily Planet company is seeking nationwide cross-regional chain operation of large-scale brothels. According to the company's general manager, Laurie, the Daily Planet brothel has been in operation for over 30 years since its establishment.