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How do stocks make parabolic moves?

In the stock market, when something is described as “parabolic,” it usually refers to a sharp, rapid, and often unsustainable rise in the price of a stock or a market index. The term “parabolic” is used because the price movement on a chart resembles the shape of a parabola — a curve heading higher that gets steeper and steeper. This parabolic rise typically happens when there’s intense buying activity, often driven by speculative behaviour, hype, or fear of missing out …

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“Your Stock Request” – 30 January 2025

“Your Stock Request” is a weekly video where we analyse share price charts for stocks on the Australian market (ASX) as requested by you! Email us at mail@fairmontequities.com with your stock request. Limit of one per person, no guarantee of a mention. This week’s stock request: (ASX:RIO), (ASX:BVS), (ASX:OPT), (ASX:LIC), (ASX:APX) Michael Gable is managing director of Fairmont Equities.   CLICK HERE to read our Testimonials. Latest prices available on the ASX website. You can learn more about technical analysis …

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Time for a trade in Amcor?

We recently researched Amcor (ASX:AMC) in The Dynamic Investor. Market concerns about the integration of the Berry acquisition (a large acquisition) and subdued organic volume growth have weighed on the shares. We took the view that the shares presented an opportunity. With the shares having gained slightly since our report, we assess whether current levels are still attractive. About Amcor Amcor is a global packaging manufacturer which has two operating divisions: Flexibles and Rigid Packaging (‘Rigids’). The Flexibles division has …

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“Your Stock Request” – 23 January 2025

“Your Stock Request” is a weekly video where we analyse share price charts for stocks on the Australian market (ASX) as requested by you! Email us at mail@fairmontequities.com with your stock request. Limit of one per person, no guarantee of a mention. This week’s stock request: (ASX:BMN), (ASX:TLS), (ASX:RXL), (ASX:VUL), (ASX:VTX) Michael Gable is managing director of Fairmont Equities.   CLICK HERE to read our Testimonials. Latest prices available on the ASX website. You can learn more about technical analysis …

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What are risk on and risk off assets?

“Risk-on” and “risk-off” are terms used to describe the prevailing sentiment in financial markets, indicating whether investors are generally willing to take on risk or are seeking safety during a given period. These terms often reflect the broader economic or geopolitical conditions and investor mood. Here’s what each term means: Risk-On Assets Definition: Risk-on assets are investments that tend to perform well when investors are more willing to take on risk, typically during times of economic growth, stability, or optimism. …

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