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Appears this may be old news from
Apr 20. Just confirms sale but price still unknown - https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.irishtimes.com/business/financial-services/capita-s-irish-life-and-pensions-business-acquired-by-ss-c-1.4234335%3fmode=amp
Hi, so I’m new to the board, bought in last week with little research as I saw a post on another board that it was rumoured a vaccine passport contract had been awarded to capita. Rumour not reflected in the news but I note the Gov are reconsidering these and now big sporting events such as the British F1 GP are backing the idea.
Thoughts? Anyone else heard anything similar?
Turned out to be a good buy so far.
Hi Mark@1973
I’m only very recently into the share but I have to agree. Whilst there is no doubt that some have suffered during the pandemic and loan collections have been reduced others have gained. I’m not wanting to start a heated discussion but those families on benefits have seen an uplift like never before with an additional £20 a week and those with children entitled to free school meals £15 a week.
Fact is whilst a lot fall between the gaps (to whom I am genuinely sympathetic) some have had a 20% rise in benefits. 2 children (£120 every 4 weeks) + £80 (£20 a week every 4) £200 a month better off.
So will we see the dip or not tomorrow?
DYOR
Rox, thanks for the laugh. I struggle to hold also. Looked at Shoe, was tempted but waited, now look at it.
I’ve been day trading for a while, some you win, some you lose. I’ve been in Saga for about 2 years, selling max 50% holding each time. I’ve taken the rough with the smooth but sold out last week hoping for a dip. Now can’t bring myself to get back in at these prices.
I appreciate all comments but I just can’t see a rise on Mondays news. I can’t see how the lockdown will be lifted or cruising will be allowed to restart, domestically or otherwise. NI have just confirmed an extension until 01/04 and most are asking for this to be the last lockdown. Sturgeon has nearly almost announced no summer holidays and I fear that this may also be the case for us. To add, leaks from government suggest that hospitality will be the last sector to open. If hotels are the last I can’t see how 800 people confined to a boat at sea will be allowed to take place any time soon. I know we have secured safety awards and air filtration systems are brand new but I fear Sept 1st is more realistic.
I hope not and wish all good luck, maybe I will be wrong but IMO the only thing that will lift this above £3 will be the year end results showing reduced costs and cash burn. I can’t see a date for cruising anytime soon.
Anyway fingers crossed for Monday. If it dips to 270 I’ll definitely (or is it definately) be back in. Only personal opinion.
GLA.
Seems to be a real change in media direction over the past 24hrs with coverage now focusing on where the U.K. went wrong rather than what we are currently doing wrong.
With Vaccinations increasing and deaths / serious illness and hospital admissions falling is the end in sight?
I accept that the comments from JVT to suggest it’s too early to say if we will get a summer holiday don’t help, but then figures just realised by TUI today suggest that booking are up with travellers paying 20% more for the same holiday than they did in 2019. 20% more for the same holiday will certainly help cover the 20% loss in potential passengers if this is being seen at Saga when cruising is allowed to restart.
This combined with the appearance that the price seems to be holding even after the big sell off over the past two weeks by Setanta, things are looking up.
Get in quick before it’s too late.
Not sure if anyone uses Simply Wall Street but found this article on inside ownership - https://simplywall.st/stocks/gb/insurance/lse-saga/saga-shares/news/is-saga-plcs-lonsaga-shareholder-ownership-skewed-towards-in
Hi Rox
Having to sit on my hands at the moment. Don’t have half the funds that you do but hopefully will get there one day.
Bought at IPO, first shares I ever purchased. Sold at £2.20 (made a small profit).
Played around a bit, lost a bit
Currently have 6150 and it’s my only share. I try and buy local. Been in Saga, Hastings Direct amongst other things but alway miss the rise.
B/E is 294. You can see why I’m sat on my hands. In fact writing this has stopped me looking!
Really helpful and constructive comments, not like other boards.
GLA
Lots of unknowns. To be honest I’d be happy if it could break 300pps, lots of resistance at this level.
If sailing resumes as planned without further delay and the vaccine roll out goes well I’ll go with £6