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Stalicla conclusion, or a certain client list?

You could have some fun with an AI spoof on so many things, lol.

They have already broken some of their manifesto pledges, so why would they not do so again?

It is not like many people hold these politicians to account. Partisan alignment, apathy and effortless stupidity in the populace, mean they can pretty much do what they want, without even having to be particularly clever in their strategies.

I am starting to think, given all the recent U-turns, and how the bond market is making them look even less capable than the last lot, that they might use the old favourite of war to justify 'fiscal loosening', rather than further tax hikes.

Because a politician loves to be in Parliament, and this rabble continues to give the impression of being a one term joke.

So, kick the can down the road for a bit longer with more money printing, because further tax rises are neither going to be popular (in an already overly taxed country) nor actually effective. Which will be evident by the next election, if they proceed on that path.

But if they go down the route of the Ivory Coast, then that will certainly accelerate the number of middle earners joining the rich in fleeing this once great nation.

I agree. And that is why I currently have positions in both Greggs and this one.

As long as both manage costs carefully and innovate as much as possible, then IMO they are both well placed to survive future volatility and continue to thrive.

I am also prepared for these two to require some patience.

As long as their respective BODs are delivering the goods (not sure on the current Greggs CEO to be honest), then I think both could offer that welcome blend of capital growth plus dividends.

Macro things will get worse before they get better, which cannot be avoided with a government like the current one.

Which like the previous few governments, if you actually take a step back and think about it, give the impression of being wilfully intent on hurting the country, in the fashion of a puppet, planted by a successful invading nation.

Which war did we lose to deserve these experiences of the past few decades? Lol.

Anyway, control what we can, and do the best with the cards we draw. GLA.

So perhaps a short attack the past few days, and maybe more to be declared in the days ahead?

None of which will matter if the boss has started to get this ship back on course...

Sitting on my hands for now, but am tempted to add a few again soon perhaps. GLA.

Never wrong to sell if that is what you think is the right thing to do...but that is a bonkers comparison!

Having made fairly decent net gains on PFC over a few years, even allowing for a loss at the end, it was a death or glory stock long before the current mess, IMO.

This one is a million miles from such distress or risk profile.

But nevertheless, good luck with your next trade.

Seen it all before. Nothing was as wild as the GFC though. So far, anyway.

Not complacent either, because that is a sure-fire road to the poor house sooner or later, lol, but if this is just another period of ordinary volatility, then cautious dip-buying will IMO be rewarded sooner or later.

As such dip-buying was in the late winter/early Spring. And many times before then too.

Money to be made when fear is in the air - as long as the individual stocks are not complete duds, or late-stage patients.

Neither of which, IMO, applies in this name. But like I always say, time will tell and not advice to follow suit etc.

Seems like a nice mix of bulls and bears IMO.

Eagles and vultures have their place in this world :) GLA.

We might get another dip closer to the US opening, and depending on how markets play out in the days ahead, you might still get 220's.

Not advice, but I certainly will be adding a few more in that event, separate to those I will also pick up if we get a proper flush to 200p ish. GLA.

It is literally what it sounds/looks like - and they are bearish formations/reversal (and the opposite of W formations which tend to be bullish). From what I have read, anyway.

Thanks for sharing that. If you look at it, it could indeed be an M pattern in the making on your own chart, but a long way to 'finish' and I have no idea of when such things need to start being paid attention to, if that makes sense. Presumably a break below the bottom of the beginning of the 'M'.

I will never make a teacher with my attempts at explaining myself, lol.

Anyway, see what happens in the days ahead. GLA.

Is that a possible M pattern forming Stupmy?

On the daily, you can see the recent potential double top just short of 4 quid, but I just spotted this now, although a low conviction call. And still a lot to play out, if indeed it is so.

Am on the fence now about adding on this dip. When is the next update? 14th October, or sooner?

Not the reason for the SP action today. The PM charts show overbought and in need of a pull back. Which IMO is coming shortly.

Likely a healthy retrace, and nothing more. No change to my earlier overall opinions, but this NED topic is not the reason.

I am no fan of RR (as my posting history will show, lol) but I can see some logic to the idea of making changes to the cash ISA.

In fact, I have not been a fan of that vehicle for years; IMO people who wish for a low risk savings instrument have the option of government bonds.

People should take responsibility for their own financial education. Most of this stuff is really not that difficult when you apply some thinking and research. So many of the fancy names that banks give to various 'products' are actually little more than snake oil and rarely worth the fees they attract. Certainly insofar as the stuff accessible to the ordinary investor, IMO.

But if access is removed, or limits applied to 'friendly' international markets for share trading, then that would be full third world activity and time to leave, for those who have not already done so.

Bearish posts from you is all we need, lse :)

That descending wedge pattern IMO is getting more and more coiled.

My buy order at the bottom of the channel has still not triggered, but I took a few more earlier for the side pot. GLA.

£500-plus K speaks loud enough for me.

Gift, IMO. I think this is a reflection of market-wide jitters. Watch the VIX over the next few days.

I have added some more and will take a few more if we see a test of 200-ish.

Hopefully some further inside buying will follow, but even if not, that CEO purchase, combined more importantly with what was a good update today IMO, means I am a fairly relaxed holder (and adder) at the time of print. GLA.

What metrics underpin that scenario? While less debt would be welcome, they are still printing big revenue numbers IMO and growing their footprint.

And some interesting corporate plans in the pipes as well, with potential buy backs among other things.

Anyway, Mr Market will tell us what he thinks soon enough :) GLA.

Better than some expected. Glad I added the other day and will add more if we get selling, because IMO the bull case has been somewhat strengthened here. AIMO & GLA.

Another buy order hit. Low volume day so far, although the VIX is up and that chart looks primed for another run up, so could easily see more red days ahead.

Index wide, not just specific to this name.

Plenty of dry powder is sensible for just this reason - ready to add here if we see some further weakness. AIMO etc. GLA.

Far too early to say, but the markets have not played nicely, so a retest of the 50 DMA is now IMO looking highly likely.

But that would be attractive to me for potentially retaking a few... GLA.

Me too. But it was clearly an epic U-turn, assuming the BOD were not outright lying.

And I think the track record of our government, spanning at least most of my life, is evidence enough that the public purse should not be used for pretty much most of what it currently is, let alone more stuff.

We must be giving west Africa a run for its money on the corruption front these days.

But spend/further indebt our children and future generations they will continue to do, with the blessing of the majority, no doubt. Hey ho. GLA.