Monday Sector Laggards: Precious Metals, Rubber & Plastics
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 30 2024
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Should l Buy ASM?
Source: NASDAQ.COM
Market Performance: Rubber and plastics shares are underperforming, down approximately 1.3%, with Loop Industries and Core Molding Technologies leading the decline at 9.2% and 4.6%, respectively.
Sector Analysis: The commentary includes a video segment discussing the lagging sectors on Monday, specifically highlighting precious metals alongside rubber and plastics.
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Analyst Views on ASM
Wall Street analysts forecast ASM stock price to rise
3 Analyst Rating
2 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 9.280
Low
7.25
Averages
9.50
High
12.50
Current: 9.280
Low
7.25
Averages
9.50
High
12.50
About ASM
Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. is a Canada-based company. The Company is engaged in the production and sale of silver, gold, and copper and the acquisition, exploration, and advancement of mineral properties. The Company also maintains a diversified pipeline of gold and base metals' exploration properties. It operates the Elena Tolosa Mine (Avino Mine), which produces copper, silver and gold at the Avino property in the state of Durango, Mexico. The Avino property also hosts the San Gonzalo Mine, which is in care and maintenance. The Company also holds a 100% interest in Proyectos Mineros La Preciosa S.A. de C.V. (La Preciosa), a Mexican corporation, which owns the La Preciosa Property. The Company also owns interests in mineral properties located in British Columbia. La Preciosa is a development stage mineral property located in the state of Durango, Mexico. Its other properties include El Hueco and Aranjuez.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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