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Hi LoB. Your decision, my friend ! As you know I 'd had enough and got out when the SP was just a little better than now. Deano used to boast that he'd buy in again if AAU fell to 2 pence so maybe he might soon get his chance. Long term there could be some money to make...but you can't rely on Dr. KS anymore because there is no real published road map and all that happens is investing in obscure minnows and constant mentions of drilling and future rainbows to come. How long does it take for pigs to learn to fly?
As for me.....I immediately invested my massive profit from selling my AAU holdings ( I wish!) in Centrica and reaped a few thousand $ (or pounds if you prefer). This Autumn doubts began to emerge whether their climb would be sustained into 2024 so I cashed in and have added some BAE Systems as a mixer to my RTX. But I'm watching them like a hawk (or harrier if you prefer, lol ). Everything is topsy turvy right now , especially in US and UK politics. Might be a good time to sit out the winter. I used to enjoy playing the casinos as a sideline and partaking of their complimentary or somewhat subsidized food and beverage. Unfortunately we haven't any in South Carolina...but The Missus and I have enjoyed some profits from local "scratch cards!" while shopping and/or fuel.
Paul 1D....Yes, I'm still in VLRS. It's had peaks and troughs so I've been in and out a few times. Their logic is based that Mexico has no passenger trains and you don't wanna be spending a couple of days in a bus with noisy folk and diaper changes when a Volaris plane can carry the same number of passengers the same distance for the same fare in a couple of hours instead. Squeezy Jet, Whizz and Ryanair see to be generally profitable over the years. I guess overall I am in profit too but last year was rather a nosedive. However currently passenger loading figures are excellent, they are acquiring more aircraft and more licensed routes both in USA and in Central and now South America. In consequence shares are climbing again and the financial "gurus" are indicating a "Buy" rather than their previous Hold or occasional Sell suggestions. I'm hoping their success will provide me with a new Pony GT. Clearly Ariana failed me on that score.
Hi John. Good luck with that, my friend and of course you know that Chris Sangster is a member of your Ariana team, albeit a " Non Executive Director".
If you wanna be adventurous...consider RTX Corp on the NYSE. Regards DJ
Hi bonker. IMHO silver ain't going anywhere soon and gold has a much better chance of rising. To my thinking the clue is the huge discounts being offered for the purchase of a so-called newly available cache of Morgan Silver Dollars way below the usual estimated value of silver. If silver was that likely of increasing its value substantially - either by weight/content or as a coin collector's buy.... no dealer is going to be discounting it at the present time.
We investors backed Ariana years ago and were very happy to be 100% in "Red Rabbit". We finished up with less than a 25% share of a joint venture when it was then fairly clear that the next step, doubling our potential income - the almost imminent nearby mine of Tavshan was about to happen. Instead we have been given the " same old, same old" promises of future expansion" in all kinds of new places ...but there is no real time map to our riches and whatever happens the "old brigade" of original Ariana supporters might see 25% from the original backing of an Aim " minnow" instead of the 100% we started with. All we have got it is small divvi, spread over 2 years and a current very reduced share price.
So, my friends. ...enjoy the next long years of prospecting, drilling holes, endless costing scrutinies and reports (which use time and money ) while negotiating in relatively obscure countries and with (as you say, Epiccopper, " IPO is minnows like Venus) or just get the hell out of this lot (as quite a few of us have done recently) and invest in major global entities whose shares are climbing and paying regular dividends. Finally if to wanna trust tipsters like Winnifrith and quite a few other gurus opinions I sincerely recommend you to apply your own due diligence and research their financial history and prophesies. Abbreviated this is generally referred to on these chats as DYOR. I'd prefer to take my chance with the national lotteries or a wild fling in a casino.
Hope ya'all enjoyed the heatwave we sent ya. In truth it was a myth 'cos as everyone should be aware, global warming has not happened. I wonder when Burnley FC are going to come over and win in Los Angeles? Best Regards, DJ.
"What is there appealing about America right now"?
C'mon, Deano, it's not "rocket science" Dude.
It's all about currency stability, living standards and quality for family life under the protection of a military which deters any potential aggressors from hurting us.
Why the hell do you think there are such queues to get into my country? Why do you think the US dollar has been steadily keeping its position and power all these years?
For me one advantage is that I have at least 25% more personal spending power by living this side of the pond instead of over your side. The only downside imho are the Republicans, whether in the Capitol (or the crazy Federal Governors in Florida and Texas), who are doing their level best to deliberately mess up every instance of Biden seeking to put to rights problems which have been inherited from the previous regime when they should rightly be re-building their Party and working with their Democratic colleagues.
Trump ain't no god (and I hope Smith in due course will provide him with a suitable new " regalia" ' cos he certainly ain't no emperor! The Ides of March are indeed approaching.
As for Fitch cutting the US rating? This comment is typical of the reaction over here....." "I don't think you are going to see too many investors, especially those with a long-term investment strategy saying I should sell stocks because Fitch took us from AAA to AA+," said Jason Ware, chief investment officer at Albion Financial Group.
In WW2 UK the American GIs were described as " overpaid, over-sexed and OVER HERE.
The bottom line is that many of the people who despise us are Jealous and wish they could have what we rather take for granted. But it's no good dreaming - they need to have the right people leading them not mobsters, killers and liars.
Finally, your BRICS appears to be somewhat obsolete having been rather overtaken by ChIPs because Pootin doesn't want paying in rupees.
Other than that, I feel it is pointless sparring with you further. You are personally rude, crude and kinda weird. In my opinion you are a troll and enjoy stirring the sh*t . Accordingly, although I might occasionally follow the future of Ariana on here, don't expect me to respond to your vulgarity, your viewpoint or address you in any way.
Fine, Deano but over here are lot of people getting really upset about all the US donations to these unstable and often corrupt countries around the word. We could most certainly use the money to say lower the cost of treatment and medicines, especially for the elderly folk working two and three jobs to keeps their heads above water. So good luck with them to get PRICS support instead of us. Keep those Red Flags flying, Beano. I'll stay, thanks, with the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave. Now, just do yourself a favor and Foxtrot Oscar to Mockbar, Dude!
Having recently re-invested in Centrica I am now somewhat concerned that "Simply Wall Street" is suggesting an imminent decline in receipts starting soon and will continue for several years. To me this seems to contradict the pleasant current upward trend. But what do I know? I got a few employee-related shares when BGC was privatized by Thatcher years ago. Any thoughts for a Brit expat from ya'all on this Chat Board?
Hope you have recovered well, John. I had my gall bladder removed approx 30 years ago in a Private Hospital, Colchester UK. Surgeon & staff were great but in those days it was an "inside job" and recovery for work was over 2 months. In the US these days it's a micro-job and you're normally out again in 2 days or less and soon back to work ('cos they don't generally give ya sick pay). Nevertheless, take care my friend. Deano suggested AAU could fall to around 2p (when he might buy more) and I could be tempted if that happened. But I honestly think 5p by 2024 is wishful thinking. Imho Red Rabbit was a useful period for Dr K to become "comfortable" at our expense as PIs but I reckon his interests and focus has moved on these days from Ariana.
Hi Paul. You've no idea how relaxed and comfy I feel after dumping all my AIM. Anyway, all credit to you for your assessment of Erdogan. He seems to have got many things right after all. Looks like we've even agreed to sell him F16s.
BRICS must fall apart. China must eventually be competing on all fronts with India. Brasil will now probably move further left...already its agricultural policy and indigenous protection is showing positive improvement.
Remember a few years back, China was actively encouraging British investments in Mining and look what happened. As soon as shareholders started looking forward to their " rainbow" - China held back on renewing licenses until they grabbed a big slice of the companies and many of your compatriot entrepreneurs got out and invested elsewhere. I know 'cos I got robbed too and the British Council couldn't do a thing to help. Africa too has a long history of corruption at the top. Which is why I avoid trading in these places.
I'm surprised of your criticism of of the current UK Government though. After the fiascos of Truss (and Boris) they have clearly got something right. I've just got $1.31+ for my pound which is a huge improvement from last year's $1.20.
John/L.o.b - Maybe if bigger holes are drilled, ya could drop all the way to Oz and save air fares.
Seriously though I am totally peed off with AIM in general. (if you've got a mo, take a look at the recent Share Chats for Bradda Head Lithium (BHL). Kinda an eye opener...right on my former doorstep and my investment therein down the pan). This side of the pond we don't get the same taxation allowances for Capital Gains but at least you can carry forward losses ( up to $3000 per annum) until exhausted. So I've thought about all the opinions we've seen about " elephants in the room" and influences externally and internally and decided to dump every stock I hold in AIM-listed companies. Already my portfolio is looking healthier!
I wish ya'all well. Take care, live long and prosper. Very hot over here. I'm okay with the heat but humidity is something else. Regards DJ
Yes, Goldcrest. They did indeed attract US customers. I bit, unfortunately, lost out and now got out....fast! Northern Arizona and Southern Nevada is not the place...I know from living there. Neither is the Russian Federation or Africa. Heigh Ho, Mexico!
Happy Days are here again! Now you know why I got out over the last 12 months and invested in North America (and of course Volaris : flying high). Here's another snippet that's made me a darn sight more than Dr.K's bs.......Man Grp and Marks & Spencer. BRICS seems to be coming apart in South Africa and hopefully mini- Musso Trumpo will soon be going where he wanted to send Hillary. Maybe even Epstein old room! All the Best, guys but don't expect me to re-start any dialogue with the big girls's blouse who frequents this site.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/realclear-media-has-a-secret-facebook-page-filled-with-far-right-memes
As far as I am aware, one is free to invest in gold, crypto-currencies and stocks in general priding the purpose is not so-called " Money Laundering" . Gun ownership varies according to where you reside in the world. In the USA individual rights have been preserved through our Second Amendment but whether or not one could relate the middle-aged, pot bellied louts who attacked the Capitol in January 2022 as a "Well Regulated Militia" is rather doubtful.
Other than that I would respectfully refer you to these thoughts...
https://www.debatingeurope.eu/focus/arguments-banning-guns/#:~:text