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“Your Stock Request” – 8 February 2024

February 8, 2024 by Michael Gable

“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:ALK), (ASX:TYR), (ASX:DRO), (ASX:MTC), (ASX:S32) 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 …

What sectors do well when economic growth is strong?

February 8, 2024 by Lauren Hua

In environments of high levels of economic growth, these are the 3 main sectors that need to be on your radar: 1.Industrials Sector This cyclical sector performs well when the economy is doing well. These companies usually have fixed costs which they pay in all economic conditions. So, when the economy is good, their margins increase, and their revenues head higher. Companies are also more willing to spend more money on equipment upgrades and shipping when business is going well. …

Downer shares are trading well, but are there risks?

February 7, 2024 by Michael Gable

Share price performance for ASX-listed contractors over the last 12-18 months has been muted. Skilled labour shortages continue, costs are escalating, and ongoing supply chain risks remain. However, recent Company commentary suggest that these pressures may be easing. With this in mind, we recently researched Downer EDI (ASX:DOW) in The Dynamic Investor to assess whether the risk/reward profile more appealing at current levels. About Downer EDI Downer EDI is a services company focusing predominantly on the maintenance of infrastructure, such …

“Your Stock Request” – 1 February 2024

February 1, 2024 by Michael Gable

“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:EVN), (ASX:FMG), (ASX:KSL), (ASX:LYL), (ASX:IPG) 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 …

What you need to know about divestments

February 1, 2024 by Lauren Hua

Companies can use excess cash to acquire new companies but they can sell a subsidiary to obtain cash and add value back to the parent company. In this article we discuss about what you need to know about divestment. What is a divestment? A divestment occurs when a company sells off a subsidiary or some of its assets. It is essentially the opposite of an acquisition. The company is looking to optimise the value of the parent company which may …