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Stocks to buy in high inflation

Inflation is defined as the general increase of prices for goods and services. Governments may try and control inflation by increasing interest rates. Share markets do not like increases in interest rates as it can increase company loan repayments and hurt earnings. It can also discourage businesses from borrowing more money to expand. However, there are some sectors that perform well in high inflationary environments. Banks If inflation becomes high, an increase of interest rates will follow. Banks make most …

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Too early to be buying shares in NIB Holdings

Shares in NIB Holdings (ASX:NHF) enjoyed a stellar run over a 12-month period to August this year, as earnings became a net beneficiary of COVID-19. Policyholder growth for the core Australian business in FY21 outstripped the industry average; margins expanded as a result of lower claims savings; and premium rate increases were above the industry average. That stellar run came to an end following the release of full year results for the 12 months to 30 June 2021 (FY21). The …

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Video: Westpac shares on the cusp of a breakout

Michael Gable is an expert guest commentator for the Finance News Network, presenting “Stock Watch” each week – covering stock tips and shares on the Australian market (ASX). This video is dated 25 October 2021.  Shares covered: (ASX:WBC), (ASX:PME), (ASX:QAN), (ASX:HM1) Click on the image below to access the video on the FNN site: Current share prices available here. You can learn more about technical analysis in this article.  An 8-week FREE TRIAL to The Dynamic Investor can be found HERE.   …

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“Your Stock Request” – 21 October 2021

“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:BUB), (ASX:TCL), (ASX:BKT), (ASX:WPL), (ASX:PRL) Michael Gable is managing director of Fairmont Equities.   Latest prices available on the ASX website. You can learn more about technical analysis in this article.  An 8-week FREE …

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The pros and cons of trading small cap stocks

Small cap stocks are classified as stocks listed on the ASX with a market capitalization between $300 million to $2 billion. These can be highly risky but they can also offer very high rewards. In this article we discuss the pros and cons of trading in small cap stocks. Advantages Small cap stocks have the potential to reap very high share price appreciation as these companies are in the growth phases of development. The capital gains which can potentially be …

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