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Anyone else think this will have anadverse impact on LSE sp? Sold my small holding yesterday on the assumption that it will plus LSE has had a half decent rally along with the rest of the market. Perhaps time for a breather and a small retrace in general?
Whilst LBG has been sold off of late and presents itself as a possible investment opportunity , I would suggest that trying to identify and understand the reasons why the sellers are offloading such a bargain should be more of an issue to discuss rather than trying to understand whether something that is being sold for ‘more than a current market value’ and HMG’s holding reduced by almost 10% thrown in to boot ... it’s a no brainer as they say. Why not question whether their recent capital raising exercise is fit for purpose? Is there an absolute need for banks to be reformed? Should further regulation begin to be implemented would not current valuations across many divisions within financials , not just banks but associated risk investment generally , be further sold off when the markets realise that any such increased regulation could dramatically effect future earnings within current core business models ? There is no doubt in my that mind that there is an absolute need for not only banks to be fully reformed but a whole basket of those associated to risk investment, so a bargain , not in my book , but hey , trade it no worries if you are light footed , but to expect this to be an investment opportunity of a lifetime , what seems to good to be true and all that .... forget it , however , this is just my opinion.
LONDON (Reuters) - After six consecutive quarters in recession, Britain's economy is expected to have returned to growth in the final three months of 2009. The consensus of 35 economists polled by Reuters is for the growth of 0.4 percent between October and December following a contraction of 0.2 percent between July and September. Economists have had a poor track record in forecasting GDP data in recent quarters, and forecasts range widely -- from a low of 0.2 percent growth on the quarter to a high of 0.9 percent. Although Britain has trailed other major economies in emerging from recession, many analysts reckon it could play catch-up in the next few quarters. FACTORS TO WATCH The weakness of GDP figures in recent quarters has contrasted with survey indicators which have painted a much more upbeat picture. There is a risk that the same may prove true for the fourth quarter numbers. Purchasing managers' surveys point to growth of around 1 percent on the quarter, but official activity indicators -- retail sales and manufacturing data in particular -- have been disappointing. On the plus side, unemployment has risen less quickly than expected and household spending rose in the third quarter for the first time in 18 months. The first release of GDP data is based on just 40 percent of the full set of data, so hefty revisions are not uncommon. POLITICAL IMPACT The Conservatives have profited from discontent about the state of the economy in the run-up to a national election due by June. However, a sluggish recovery would make it harder for the Conservatives to implement their pledge to cut the deficit more aggressively than Labour should they form the next government. The Labour government has promised to support the economy until recovery is assured and does not plan to tighten fiscal policy aggressively for another year. MARKET IMPACT Benchmark 10-year gilt yields have risen almost a percentage point since the Bank of England embarked on its radical gilt-buying programme last March. A sharper than expected Q4 rebound could add to upward pressure, sending yields above 4.1 percent to a 14 month high. Sterling has recovered to a five-month high against the euro, helped by recovery optimism and surprisingly strong inflation figures. A Q4 GDP reading above 0.4 percent would add to the upward momentum.
would be nice to spend winter in the sun - maybe India - could ring my bank to ask what the weather's like !
We are having a few fluctuations but nothing to panic about medium/long term. Stay Calm!!!
40% fall in net profit in the six months to Sept 30th.... Double top confirmed yesterday... LSE Suspended due to technical difficulties.... Keep those shorts open guys. GLA
Does nobody post on this forum 11th nov good buy 25th nov ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
LSE look a very good buy now that we seem to slowly coming out of recession. These shares were at 2053p just over a year ago so definately more movement upwards to come. Should see these peak at around 1400p fairly soon.
hold this, as I sold some of my shares at 794 30mins back as I could see this wasn't going to get to the 800's. Still have few left still, and will hold out foo 30-40p more
I want to buy another £2k's worth but it's my holiaday money for Novemember, are these shares the real deal, this is my first ever dealing already on at 4.4 - any advice much appreciated. Also whilst on if you sell how long does it take to get the money? ( not that I'm selling these )
good increase today dividend due next week
what a shame on me. i have been watching this since it was 370p. i told myself i don't want to buy any stock whose SP is more than 300p per share. before my very eyes over just 3months it has moved from 370p to 811p (over 100% for a heavy stock as this? incredible), what a feat in these challenging time!!! others like aviva that i bought at 289p at the time is just 345p (about 15% growth) or there about now. I think i should start rethinking my investment decisions and choices of stocks. Congratulations to you all that had the faith to buy into these around march 2009. Welldone!!!
hope you held on!
nerve about holding on to these, I had targetted 700 but now thinking I should aim for more?
still going!
These aren't doing too badly now out of the ftse 100, so a quick return still possible
to let the next guy have the profits now :o)
I guess we will have to wait and see....this is only a bear rally.....worse to come unfortunately. IMO
will they make an immediate return next reshuffle?
Another Bargain!