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I've recently bought Hansteen and it seems like a good defensive share for the longer term. When the stock market gets volatile it seems to hold its own, although it is underpinned by the overall health of the European property sector. I'd recommend it as part of a balanced and diversified portfolio.

Good move CN1986. The AA Insurance Index is the reason for today's fall, so expect a small sell off from today onward. http://www.theguardian.com/business/marketforceslive/2015/jan/20/admiral-esure-and-direct-line-drop-as-premium-rises-disappoint

Sell off today due to a downgrade by JP Morgan. http://tickerreport.com/banking-finance/390482/coca-cola-hbc-ag-cut-to-neutral-at-jpmorgan-chase-co-loncch/

CCH has had a good rise today, but price was rejected at the 10 day MA. What happens in Greece stays in Greece, and the company is more affected by it's operations in other European countries. If the ECB adopts QE this week (who knows?) then this one will rocket.

Not only has it broken it's 100 day MA it did it with a gap up. That's positive. Share volume was 485k last Friday and that's bigger than normal showing much more interest in the stock than usual.

Seeking Alpha think Ashmore is a contrarian play. Could be??? http://seekingalpha.com/article/2825276-ashmore-group-may-be-contrarian-play-on-emerging-markets

A little weakness in the price as eSure's not sure about breaking its 100 day MA.

OK Analysts. Why is this company's P/E ratio 0.39. It must be the cheapest stock for miles when the earnings it makes are worth more than the share price? If you can explain that, then you've unlocked one of the mysteries of the stock market.

I'm (almost) convinced that this is on a new uptrend after breaking its 50 day MA as well as revealing a "double bottom". Volume is still thin and today it's testing its 100 day MA. The brokers like it and it's paying a 4.2% dividend. I'm in.

Copper is tanking as are most commodities, including oil. So for mining stocks it's either sit tight on a big loss and wait for an uptrend, or get out now. For those on the sidelines. Good move!

I you're a trader, then the height of the head is the 1st profit target.

Looks like the court settlement announced a few minutes after my last post also boosted the shares.

An inverse head and shoulders completed in mid December was the prelude for the rise TLPR is experiencing now. Plus some good fundamental news to underpin it.

A rising tide has been floating all boats today, except FOXT after a downgrade from Credit Suisse. How fickle they are as in July they had this to say, "We see Foxtons as a compelling investment case on valuation grounds, structural growth and capital returns," said analysts Eugene Klerk and Harry Goad.

thanks Market Makers. Is it me, but doesn't "tight spread" sound like it came from a porno movie? Either that or a difficult to open tub of I Can't Believe it's Not Butter.

A slight upturn over the past few days. Things can move quickly but it needs to convincingly break the 50 day MA before it moves higher. I've also heard a couple of mining analysts who like IFL on the fundamentals. Message to Market Makers: Lower the spread.

The supermarket sector is challenged, but SBRY has far less dirt on it than Tesco. With a PE of 6.2 and a dividend of over 7% it's attractive. Their land bank is also an advantage. Risks: the Quataris sell their stake like Buffett did at Tesco, there's deepening price cuts as Aldi and Lidl continue to grow. IMO it's a buy for the medium term.

At the moment going long or short is not an option if you're a medium/long term trader. The SP has tested the 178p resistance established at the gap down on 23 Oct, and has refused to go any further. Yes it has gone above it's 50 day MA, but there needs to be more confirmation before going long. I can't see any short signals for now although if it goes below it's 142p low, then get your shorts on.

All very good, but the elephant in the room is that we're still in a downtrend, so investors who buy now are doing so at their peril.

The impact the Mail has through its share tips is amazing. Read it on Sunday and watch it soar on Monday.