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Time for a trade in Amcor?

January 29, 2025 by Michael Gable

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 …

Will Incitec Pivot shares explode higher?

December 11, 2024 by Michael Gable

We recently researched Incitec Pivot (ASX:IPL) in The Dynamic Investor. Market interest in Incitec Pivot has recently increased after the Company made further progress on its plans to becoming a pure Explosives play. With the shares weakening following the release of FY24 results, we consider whether current levels present an entry opportunity. About Incitec Pivot Incitec Pivot is a globally diversified industrial chemicals Company and primarily supplies three nitrogen-based products: Explosives, Industrial Chemicals and Fertilisers. These products are supplied to …

“Your Stock Request” – 8 June 2023

June 8, 2023 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:MTS), (ASX:EVN), (ASX:IVR), (ASX:EOS), (ASX:BMN) 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 …

Macro factors that affect the stock market

December 8, 2022 by Lauren Hua

Fundamental analysis of companies can give us insights into their financial health. Technical analysis can provide an insight into how a stock is trending. However, investors cannot ignore macro factors within the current economic environment. Some of these factors include economic growth, unemployment, inflation, interest rates, and exchange rates. All of these can affect the stock market. If investors are aware of these factors, they can adjust their portfolio to lessen portfolio losses or maximize profits. Economic growth The economy’s …

What does market volatility mean?

April 28, 2022 by Lauren Hua

Stock markets around the world have recently experienced some very turbulent activity. These large movements in the index sparked regular discussions about volatility in the market. So, what does volatility actually mean, and why is it examined in so much depth by market analysts and commentators? What is volatility? Volatility is the speed of price changes of a stock. A stock with high volatility is one where the price changes rapidly over time, it will rise and fall at an …