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What are the biggest drivers of share price movements

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Share prices move as investors continuously reassess what a company is worth, and that process is shaped by a combination of financial fundamentals, economic conditions, and human behaviour. At any moment, a share price represents a consensus view about the future, not the present, and changes in that view are what drive movement. Expected Future Earnings The most fundamental driver of share price movements is the market’s expectation of a company’s future earnings. Investors buy shares because they expect the …

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Are Ansell shares defensive or a value trap?

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We recently researched Ansell (ASX:ANN) in The Dynamic Investor as a review the fundamentals following the release of results for the six months to 31 December 2025 (1H26). We took a NEUTRAL view on the shares. The key reasons for this included the high risk of downgrades to EPS guidance and uncertainty regarding the strategic direction of the Company under a new CEO. Since our report, the shares have declined by ~9%. Do current levels present a more attractive entry …

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Investment Insights Webinar – 23 April 2026

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    Michael Gable is managing director of Fairmont Equities.   CLICK HERE to read our Testimonials. 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. Would you like us to call you when we have a recommendation? Check out our services. Disclaimer: The information in this article is general advice only. Read our full disclaimer HERE. Like this article? Share it now on …

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“Your Stock Request” – 23 April 2026

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“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:4DX), (ASX:BHP), (ASX:WR1), (ASX:MIR), (ASX:LYC) 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 the main causes of a recession?

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A recession is a broad, sustained decline in economic activity—typically marked by falling GDP, rising unemployment, weaker consumer spending, and declining business investment. A common rule of thumb is two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth. Economists study recessions across fields like macroeconomics, and while no two recessions are identical, most are driven by a combination of recurring underlying forces. Here are the main causes: Tight monetary policy (rising interest rates) One of the most common triggers is aggressive rate …

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