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What is that burning smell...?

Oh its the shorts...being badly burnt - holding their feet far too close to the fire! #shortsarefleasoncardigans

Anyone seen @firepower1 or @John33 our two resident shorters?

Swissshhh...as tumbleweed rolls gently down the street...

firepower1 has made it clear that he predicts Mobico will fall to under 10p. I challeged him to put his money where his mouth is and short Mobico and only close his short when Mobico hits 9p. Meanwhile I was buying Mobico heavily at low 17p and put my money where my mouth is. Now firepower1 has disappeared - he scuttled and ran to hide behind his rock. John33 with his words of wisdom has also gone silent, and disappeared back down his rabbit hole. Neither firepower1 or John33 have admitted they are wrong, and instead have closed their short positions and ran for the hills...they are probably still running, trying to escape their own rather dark shadows...! Lol At least their apprentice @AimMaster2018 who predicted 18p, 16p etc. showed up and apologised and admited she called Mobico completely wrong.

#theearlybirdcatchestheworm #begreedywhenothersarefearful #mobicomultibagger

Further to my post at 7.34am 13 April in part: 'When I talk of winners and losers i.e. US a winner due to the blockade. Of course the biggest loser is China and other Asian countries. In the first half of 2025, 89% percent of crude oil and condensate flowed east to Asian markets. China took 38% of the total, then India 15% 7, South Korea 12%, Japan 11% and and other Asian buyers at 14%. Europe received only 4% and the US only 2.5%. Iran does not hold the West hostage, it holds the East hostage. The US blockade will mean that China, India and others will put huge pressure on Iran to negotiate a settlement. The US will continue to operate as usual where supply still exceeds demand.'

Further to the US blockade, make no mistake China is directing actions...

Iran - who is under severe pressure from China - now want to talk to the US again.

In the meantime, China has set up talks with Russia UAE and Spain.

As an aside, the Spainish PM Pedro Sánchez has made 4 visits to China in 4 years. Spain has been pushing for economic and trade cooperation and balance, and has pushed for a EU-China partnership in these 'uncertain times'.

As more players (led by China) enter negotiations and talks, a peace deal between the US and Iran is inevitable sooner or later.

On a side note: Israel and Lebanon are due to open formal talks in the US today.

Of course, when the US-Iran peace deal is signed, the Mobico share price will surge. Naturally, there are many instituational and large private investors on the sidelines with cash in their pockets waiting for this key moment before investment.

IMO & GLA

@Onbeyondzebra I cannot recall you posting that you topped up in the low 17ps. Maybe you did that silently, which is fair enough. Mobico will head towards the high 30s, but remember it is in growth and turnaround, so do not be too quick to press the sell button. My research shows that Mobico -with the right RNS updates on progress made i.e. based on certain milestones acheived - can be a multi-bagger. So 30p may be too cheap. IMO & DYOR

@bertmonkey Mobico remains excellent value at 23p. Easy top up. Mobico will announce a series of positive updates in due course. In addition, when the US Iran war ends, Mobico along with many other stocks will surge. IMO & DYOR

@AimMaster2018 That is the first time you have admitted you have called it wrong. Next time, rather than take the opposite view without due diligence, listen to JO and you will book a decent profit and make your rent payments a year in advance imho.

@Apendragon Lucky for you that you closed your short position, as you developed cold feet. YouGov is up again today to by 3.73% to £1.8215 at the time of this post. Far more to come for obvious reasons. IMO, DYOR & GLA

Given Mobico has risen to .2290 at the time of this pots, it is safe to say that we will not hear from @firepower1 @John33 or from their apprentice @AimMaster2018. When Mobico's share price increases, they all need to have a lie down.

In the meantime, Mobico has much further to run. German rail to be finalised soon. New services have opened to meet demand. Revenues and margins up, cost and debt management under control. The Mobico turnaround is firmly in play. This is a rare opportunity as seldom do companies carry out both a turnaround strategy and implement growth strategies at the same time. It is a case of when, not if, that Mobico heads towards 30p. IMO

@AimMaster2018 'This is likely to hit 18s imho as we get closer to the blockade imho'

Aimless your post/prediction did not age well (as usual)...Mobico up 12% to .2277p at the moment imho.

Aimstalker You should have stopped listening to @firepower1 and @John33 and closed your short position long before now, so you can afford next month's rent. If you listened to JO when I said to buy early in the low 17p you would be in with a decent profit by now imho. Bad luck or poor investment decision? imho.

When I talk of winners and losers i.e. US a winner due to the blockade. Of course the biggest loser is China and other Asian countries.

In the first half of 2025, 89% percent of crude oil and condensate flowed east to Asian markets. China took 38% of the total, then India 15% 7, South Korea 12%, Japan 11% and and other Asian buyers at 14%. Europe received only 4% and the US only 2.5%.

Iran does not hold the West hostage, it holds the East hostage.

The US blockade will mean that China, India and others will put huge pressure on Iran to negotiate a settlement.

The US will continue to operate as usual where supply still exceeds demand.

In the event that fuel is rationed in the UK, Mobico will continue to operate business as usual, as it provides essential services. This means - as already evidenced: more services, increased revenues and margins. In a way it is a little like COVID, when certain companies did very well i.e. those who operated essential services. Mobico's next update in terms of revenues, margins, cost and debt management, and outlook will be very impressive indeed. #makehaywhilethesunshines #seriousgrowth #theearlybirdcatchestheworm #muti-bagger

IMO, DYOR & GLA

@Apendragon 'I went short at £1.82 and have just closed out for a nice could of grand profit.'

You panicked and closed your short far too early. With the US-Iran negotiations far from concluded, and currrently at stalemate, you ought to have held your short position over the weekend. Instead you got cold feet and closed too early. IMO. Remember there are two stubborn forces at play US and Iran. Neither of which will easily conceed to the other. That said, the US-Iran war will eventually become yesterday's news and at that point YouGov and other stocks will rise from the ashes.

As for JO, I do indeed remain invested in YouGov as per my earlier orders at £1.40 for £40K and £1.66 for £10K. I remain contented with these entry points and am happy to hold. Eventually the US-Iran war will cease to be news and normality will return. IMO & DYOR

Interesting times indeed...some stocks will increase, some stocks will decrease after the US-Iran negotiations.

With the US-Iran war talks stopped dead in their tracks after 21 hours negotiations, the US has decided to implement a blockade. The is arguable a smart move and effectively means that the US controls the oil supply. It is clear that the fastest and easiest way to obtain oil is via the US, for now at least. Obviously, the US will benefit from this.

That aside, as the US-Iran war continues to play out, Mobico as a business is a clear and obvious winner with increased demand for its services for obvious reasons. This has been clearly evident by Mobico's own expansion of its services to help keep up with increased demand.

Investors in Mobico will receive a nice surpirse in terms on Mobico's next update in terms of revenues, margins etc. The Mobico turnaround is travelling at a very fast pace indeed with a unique combination of growth, investment, immeditae increase in revenues and margins - all of which supported by their lenders and stakeholders. Mobico investors will definately benefit from this with a mult-bagger in due course. Don't say you weren't warned!

IMO, DYOR & GLA

@firepower1 'it may be slightly up from recent lows, but it can easily turn quick and drop to that dangerous 15p, which should more or less wipe James Oxford out.'

You have moved quickly and sharply from your 'under 10p' narrative to a 'dangerous 15p' narrative. That means firepower1 is now bullish on Mobico! Lol

No need for you to be worried about my investments here or anywhere else my fiendish friend. I am very comfortable with all my investments and have plenty of cash available to add on the dips. BTW I love the fact that JO lives rent free inside your head! Lol

@Smokeytime You are short on Mobico and you are sweating buckets. You need to stop, take a drink of water and re-hydrate. With respect, you ought to reconsider your short position before you lose your £300 paper profit.

I can indeed confirm I am no teacher, but like everyone else, it is hard work to read your stupid posts, which are mostly made up waffle. I happen to be in Auckland at the moment and I and leave for Sydney tomorrow afternoon. A pretty serious cyclone is due to hit the North Island of NZ tomorrow. Lucky escape for me.

PS. You still get an 'F' for your homework. I have upgraded you to an 'E' for your spelling, due to your improved effort.

And with that I am off to bed. Goodnight.

@Smokeytime 'Your no Warren Buffett !'

I never said I was Warren Buffet! Nor would I want to be...

And Smokeytime you are no Mickey Mouse. That said, you are short on Mobico...so some may say you do resemble a rather short and stout mouse!

Besides an 'F' on your homework...you also get an 'F' for your spelling!

@Smokeytime 'Im already a few hundred up !!!'

Well done - you are up £300 on your Mobico short. You must be so proud. Lol

I am up over £30,000 on my Mobico long. #begreedywhenothersarefearful

Mobico - passenger demand continues to exceed supply.

Below article is further evidence (if t is needed) of Mobico's growth, revenues and margins for Mobico. The next Mobico RNS results update and outlook will be a cracker! IMO, DYOR & GLA #theearlybirdcatchestheworm

' National Express has announced an expansion of its intercity coach services between the North West, Birmingham and London.

Starting on Monday 13 April, the operator will introduce a number of changes to meet customer demand, including an increase in the amount of daily journeys between Liverpool and Manchester – up to 25 from 14.

Services will also increase between Manchester and London, from 18 daily journeys to 27, whilst also offering more direct connections to and from Birmingham, which will rise from 17 daily journeys to 22.

A new overnight service will also launch between Manchester and Heathrow on the same date.

Javier Martinez Prieto, Managing Director at National Express, said:

Our enhanced services from the 13th April are among the latest improvements we’re delivering as we focus on what matters most to customers - affordable, convenient and reliable transport that gets them where they want to go across our nationwide network.

It’s clear from a recent surge in bookings that many are looking for more cost-effective and sustainable ways to get around and coach travel allows people to enjoy their journey without worrying about the cost of filling up the car, parking or other driving expenses.

With hundreds of great value, reliable and frequent coaches serving destinations right across the country, including all major UK airports, we’re proud to play our part in helping to keep UK breaks and airport travel for holidays abroad more affordable.

National Express has reported that bookings for services between Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and London have all surged over 220% within a fortnight.

Starting on Monday 13 April 2026, the following service enhancements will take effect:

Liverpool – Manchester: Increased from 17 daily services up to 25 with faster journeys

Manchester – London: Increased from 18 up to 27

Manchester – Birmingham: Increased from 17 up to 22

Manchester – Milton Keynes: Increased from 16 up to 25

Liverpool – Milton Keynes: Increased from 2 up to 8

Manchester – Heathrow: New overnight service '

@Smokeytime You still get an 'F' on your homework. No excuses accepted.

Good luck with your Mobico short...

Sweet dreams. Lol

@Smokeytime I forgot to add my average with Mobico is low 17p. Mobico is currently circa 21p. Best get your calculator out...and keep your fingers and toes crossed on your short! Lol

@Smokeytime You get a 'F' in your homework. Lol

I usually do not mention other stocks, but seen as you asked...

Wood is not suspended - it has been sold to Sidara. I have published by average and it sold at 30p...a very nice profit indeed.

I have bought into YouGov at circa £1.40 at £40,000 and circa £1.66 at £10,000. YouGov is currently circa £1.77.

I have bought into JD Sports at circa 67p at £50,000. JD Sports is currently .circa 75p.

It all there on those discussion boards.

You do the maths. Er, on second thought - you better use a calculator...!

PS. Good luck with your short on Mobico...you'll need it! Lol

As Mobico's rise continues today - don't get too excited. It's all par for the course...

The fact is that Mobico has been undersold, and has a long upward curve to run yet over the next 2-4 weeks i.e. towards 30p. As I have mentioned (a few times), Mobico is in clear and present turnaround mode.

In spite of the US-Iran war, Mobico has combined growth with turnaround - both of which is fully backed by its lenders. Mobico is focused on revenues, margins, costs, and debt reduction...the turnaround will be faster than most expect. Besides the US-Iran war (whereby a peace deal is probably 2-3 weeks away), the new/next analysis aka investor news articles will be along the lines of 'Mobico's new leadership team sets Mobico on the right course' etc. At that point Mobico's share price will rocket further. #theearlybirdcatchestheworm

Plenty of shorts still out on force on this Mobico discussion board...

@firepower1 'James Oxford doing your utmost best to pump up the share price, get all on board the turnaround plan'.

What you fail to understand FireFizzer is that a few posts from me on this Mobico discussion board will not move the Mobico share price in any meaningful way whatsoever. The only reason I post is so other investors can feel free to take a look at my investment here and the reasons for it, and make up their own mind based on my posts and track record as well as their own research. The fact is I like to identify weak stocks that have clear potential and I mention a few of them. Unfortunately, for you, I selected Mobico as clearly an unloved and undervalued stock. That said, at no time have I ever, nor will I ever offer investment advice, which is why many of my posts include the words IMO & DYOR. BTQ FireBringer, you said Mobico will fall to 9p...how is that working out for you?! Lol

@John33 I can confirm that ConradOnePost is not a relative of mine. I think he works for a courier company though. Lol

@AimMaster2018 Mobico is up circa 21p up 7% today as of now. Once again - on the rise and you have gone AWOL imho.

@Hoss13 'For the first time in my investing journey, I'm now pretty much ignoring fundementals...'

Whether in times of war or peace, fundementals are crucial. Otherwise it's just gamblng, which rarely works out in the end. At the moment the US-Iran war has meant that there are clear and present bargains in the LSE at the moment. When the US-Iran war finishes, those stocks will rocket and early investors will reap the rewards. JD Sports is one of those stocks. IMO #theearlybirdcatchestheworm