Australian Stock Market Analysis

This assignment requires a thorough analysis of three publicly traded Australian companies: Woolworths Limited, African Energy Resources Limited, and Telstra Limited. The analysis should encompass their recent performance, utilizing historical stock price data from various sources like Yahoo Finance and company websites. Additionally, the report needs to incorporate future projections obtained from financial platforms such as FT and Simply Wall. The goal is to provide a comprehensive understanding of these companies' current market standing and potential future trends.

Running Head: Finances
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Project Report: Finances

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Que 1a
A) List of stocks:
Australian Based MNC
Name of company
Ticker
Symbol
Amount of
investment
Price per
share (17
Nov 2017)
Telstra Limited TLS $ 10,000
$
3.47
Woolworths Limited WOW $ 10,000
$
25.86
Australian Based MNC
Name of company
Ticker
Symbol
Country
where
company is
based
Amount of
investment
Price per
share (17
Nov 2017)
AFRICAN ENERGY
RESOURCES LIMITED AFR
United
Kingdom
$
10,000
$
0.04
Jack-in Group Limited JIP Singapore
$
10,000
$
0.10
B) Week Wise stock performance:
Week 1 (17th Nov 2017)
No.
Name of
company
Stock
price at
end of
the
week
% change
in stock
price Primary Reason
1 Telstra Limited 3.47
2
Woolworths
Limited 25.86
3
AFRICAN
ENERGY
RESOURCES
LIMITED 0.04

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4
Jack-in Group
Limited 0.1
Week 2 (24th Nov 2017)
No.
Name of
company
Stock
price at
end of
the
week
% change
in stock
price Primary Reason
1 Telstra Limited 3.48 0.29%
Slightly changes have occurred into
the stock price of the company
(Investors, 2018).
2
Woolworths
Limited 26.31 1.74%
The positive changes into the
industry are enhancing the stock
price of the company (FT, 2018).
3
AFRICAN
ENERGY
RESOURCES
LIMITED 0.03 -25.00%
Stock price of the company has been
reduced due to less attraction of the
investors towards the stocks of the
company (Investmart, 2018).
4
Jack-in Group
Limited 0.12 20.00%
The dividend announcement news
of the company has impacted
positively on the stock price of the
company (Reuters, 2018).
Week 3 (1st Dec 2017)
No.
Name of
company
Stock
price at
end of
the
week
% change
in stock
price Primary Reason
1 Telstra Limited 3.42 -1.72%
The lesser dividend amount
announcement of the company than
expectations have impacted on the
stock price of the company.

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2
Woolworths
Limited 26.87 2.13%
The industry factors are
continuously attracting the investors
and positively increment the stock
price of the company (SMH, 2018).
3
AFRICAN
ENERGY
RESOURCES
LIMITED 0.04 33.33%
The company has announced about
new deals and the projects which
has attracted the investors towards
the company and has positively
impacted on the stock price of the
company.
4
Jack-in Group
Limited 0.12 0.00%
The stock price of the company us
quite similar with the last week
stock price of the company.
Week 4 (8th Dec 2017)
No.
Name of
company
Stock
price at
end of
the
week
% change
in stock
price Primary Reason
1 Telstra Limited 3.69 7.89%
The positive changes into the
industry are enhancing the stock
price of the company (Simply wall,
2018).
2
Woolworths
Limited 26.91 0.15%
Slightly changes have occurred into
the stock price of the company.
3
AFRICAN
ENERGY
RESOURCES
LIMITED 0.04 0.00%
The stock price of the company us
quite similar with the last week
stock price of the company.
4
Jack-in Group
Limited 0.12 0.00%
The stock price of the company us
quite similar with the last week
stock price of the company.
Week 5 (15th Dec 2017)

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No.
Name of
company
Stock
price at
end of
the
week
% change
in stock
price Primary Reason
1 Telstra Limited 3.69 0.00%
The stock price of the company us
quite similar with the last week
stock price of the company.
2
Woolworths
Limited 27.07 0.59%
Slightly changes have occurred into
the stock price of the company.
3
AFRICAN
ENERGY
RESOURCES
LIMITED 0.04 0.00%
The stock price of the company us
quite similar with the last week
stock price of the company.
4
Jack-in Group
Limited 0.12 0.00%
The stock price of the company us
quite similar with the last week
stock price of the company.
Week 6 (22th Dec 2017)
No.
Name of
company
Stock
price at
end of
the
week
% change
in stock
price Primary Reason
1 Telstra Limited 3.66 -0.81%
Slightly changes have occurred into
the stock price of the company.
2
Woolworths
Limited 27.53 1.70%
The stock price of the company has
been enhanced due to the financial
analyst report of the company
(Fortune, 2018).
3
AFRICAN
ENERGY
RESOURCES
LIMITED 0.04 0.00%
The stock price of the company us
quite similar with the last week
stock price of the company.

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4
Jack-in Group
Limited 0.11 -8.33%
The current financial analyst report
and news about the financial
performance of the company is the
main reason behind reduction in the
stock price of the company (FT,
2018).
Week 7 (29th Dec 2017)
No.
Name of
company
Stock
price at
end of
the
week
% change
in stock
price Primary Reason
1 Telstra Limited 3.63 -0.82%
Slightly changes have occurred into
the stock price of the company.
2
Woolworths
Limited 27.3 -0.84%
Slightly changes have occurred into
the stock price of the company.
3
AFRICAN
ENERGY
RESOURCES
LIMITED 0.04 0.00%
The stock price of the company us
quite similar with the last week
stock price of the company.
4
Jack-in Group
Limited 0.11 0.00%
The stock price of the company us
quite similar with the last week
stock price of the company.
Week 8 (5th Jan 2018)
No.
Name of
company
Stock
price at
end of
the
week
% change
in stock
price Primary Reason
1 Telstra Limited 3.73 2.75%
The stock price of the company has
been enhanced due to annual report
of the company.

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2
Woolworths
Limited 27.26 -0.15%
Slightly changes have occurred into
the stock price of the company.
3
AFRICAN
ENERGY
RESOURCES
LIMITED 0.04 0.00%
The stock price of the company us
quite similar with the last week
stock price of the company.
4
Jack-in Group
Limited 0.09 -18.18%
Stock price of the company has been
reduced due to less attraction of the
investors towards the stocks of the
company.
Week 9 (12th Jan 2018)
No.
Name of
company
Stock
price at
end of
the
week
% change
in stock
price Primary Reason
1 Telstra Limited 3.74 0.27%
Slightly changes have occurred into
the stock price of the company.
2
Woolworths
Limited 27.25 -0.04%
Slightly changes have occurred into
the stock price of the company.
3
AFRICAN
ENERGY
RESOURCES
LIMITED 0.04 0.00%
The stock price of the company us
quite similar with the last week
stock price of the company.
4
Jack-in Group
Limited 0.09 0.00%
The stock price of the company us
quite similar with the last week
stock price of the company.
Week 10 (19th Jan 2018)
No. Name of
company
Stock
price at
end of
the
% change
in stock
price
Primary Reason

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week
1 Telstra Limited 3.79 1.34% Continuous effect (FT, 2018).
2
Woolworths
Limited 27.08 -0.62%
Slightly changes have occurred into
the stock price of the company
(Montley Fool, 2018).
3
AFRICAN
ENERGY
RESOURCES
LIMITED 0.04 0.00%
The stock price of the company us
quite similar with the last week
stock price of the company.
4
Jack-in Group
Limited 0.1 11.11%
New projects of the company have
enhanced the stock price of the
company (Yahoo finance, 2018).
Que 1b
Que 2
Telstra Vs ASX:
Figure 1 explains that the stock price of Telstra limited is explaining about higher
volatility in the stock price. It explains that the stock price of the comas bee lowered a lot due
to some internal changes into the organization and some industry factors. Further, it has been
found that the price of AXJO stocks is not volatile at all. The prices are almost similar in last
6 months. It explains that the TLS is not driving the prices of AXJO.

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Figure 1: Telstra Vs ASX 200
(Yahoo Finance, 2018)
Woolworths limited Vs ASX:
Figure 2 explains that the stock price of Woolworths limited is explaining about
higher volatility in the stock price. It explains that the stock price of the company has been
changed a lot due to industry factors and market factors. Further, it has been found that the
price of AXJO stocks is also volatile and both the prices are moving in the same trend. The
prices and the changes of both the stocks are almost similar in last 6 months. It explains that
the WOW is driving the prices of AXJO.

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Figure 2: Woolworths limited Vs ASX
(Yahoo Finance, 2018)
Que 3a
African energy resources limited Vs LSE:
Figure 3 explains that the stock price of African energy resources limited is
explaining about higher volatility in past few years and stability in current years. It explains
that the stock price of the company has been changed a lot due to industry factors and market
factors. Further, it has been found that the price of LSE stocks is stable but currently the
changes in the stock price of both the stocks are quite similar. It explains that the AFR is
driving the prices of LSE.

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Figure 2: AFR Vs LSE
(Yahoo Finance, 2018)
Jack in group limited Vs STI:
Figure 4 explains that the stock price of Jack in group limited is explaining about
higher volatility in the stock price in current scenario. It explains that the stock price of the
company has been changed a lot due to industry factors, internal factors, financial
performance and market factors. Further, it has been found that the price of STI stocks is
stable and the changing trend of the stocks is quite different from each other. It explains that
the JIP is not driving the prices of STI.

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Figure 4: JIP Vs STI
(Yahoo Finance, 2018)
Que 3b
African energy resources limited Vs Jack in group Limited:
Figure 5 explains that the stock price of Jack in group limited is explaining about
higher volatility in the stock price in current scenario. It explains that the stock price of the
company has been changed a lot due to industry factors, internal factors, financial
performance and market factors. Further, stock price of African energy resources limited is
explaining about lower volatility in the stock price in current scenario. It explains that the
stock price of the company has been changed few, due to industry factors and market factors.
Further, it explains that the stock prices are moderately correlated to each other.

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Figure 5: African energy resources limited Vs Jack in group limited
(Yahoo Finance, 2018)
Que 3c
African energy resources limited Vs ASX:
Figure 6 explains that the stock price of African energy resources limited which is
explaining about higher volatility in past few months and stability in current months. It
explains that the stock price of the company has been changed a lot due to industry factors
and market factors. Further, it has been found that the price of AXJO stocks is stable and the
changing trend of both the stocks is quite different to each other. It explains that the AFR
prices are not driven by the Australian market.

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Figure 6: AFR Vs ASX
(Yahoo Finance, 2018)
Jack in group limited Vs ASX:
Figure 7 explains that the stock price of Jack in group limited which is explaining
about higher volatility in past few months. It explains that the stock price of the company has
been changed a lot due to industry factors, macro economical factors and market factors.
Further, it has been found that the price of AXJO stocks is stable and the changing trend of
both the stocks is quite different to each other. It explains that the JIP prices are not driven by
the Australian market.

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Figure 7: JIP Vs ASX
(Yahoo Finance, 2018)
Que 4
a) Telstra Vs Exchange rates:
Figure 8 explains that the stock price of Telstra limited which is explaining about
little volatility in past few weeks and stability in last 2-3 weeks. It explains that the stock
price of the company has been changed a lot due to industry factors and market factors.
Further, it has been found that the currency prices are stable and the changing trend of both
the stocks is quite similar to each other in current scenario. It explains that the Telstra prices
are influenced by the currency changes.

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Figure 8: Telstra Vs Exchange rates
b) Woolworths Vs Exchange rates:
Figure 9 explains that the stock price of Woolworths limited which is explaining about
few volatility in past few weeks and stability in last 2-3 weeks. It explains that the stock price
of the company has been changed a lot due to industry factors and market factors. Further, it
has been found that the currency prices are stable and the changing trend of both the stocks is
quite similar to each other in current scenario. It explains that the Woolworths prices are not
influenced by the currency changes.

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Figure 9: Woolworths Limited Vs Exchange rates
Que 5
A) African energy resources limited Vs Exchange rates:
Figure 10 explains that the stock price of African energy resources limited which is
explaining about no volatility in past few weeks. It explains that the stock price of the
company has been same. Further, it has been found that the currency prices are also stable
and the changing trend of both the stocks is quite similar to each other in current scenario. It
explains that the AFR are influenced by the currency changes.

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Figure 10: AFR Vs Exchange rates
B) Jack in group limited Vs Exchange rates:
Figure 11 explains that the stock price of Jack in group limited which is explaining
about no volatility in stock prices in past few weeks. It explains that the stock price of the
company has been same. Further, it has been found that the currency prices are bit volatile
but the changing trend of both the stocks is quite similar to each other in current scenario. It
explains that the JIP prices are influenced by the currency changes.

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Figure 11: JIP Vs Exchange rates
(Yahoo Finance, 2018)

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>
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