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I was thinking the same plumbs.

The results were far better than the reaction.

Decent improved dividend also.

'I think it'll happen', says Trump about the US-Ukraine minerals deal

When asked if he expected Volodymyr Zelenskyy “to come back” and complete the minerals deal, Donald Trump told Fox News: “Yeah. I think so. I think it’ll happen.”...

Been 10 hard days to remember for all the wrong reasons for Ukraine since President Zelenski didn't sign at the Oval Office.

Should be an interesting week ahead.

Sensing a switch in dialogue off Zelenski these days what with the words "reliable security" now being used when it comes to security guarantees and also now with the words "realistic prospects" now being on the table.

Maybe the harsh reality of his faux paux in the Oval Office coming home to roost - and the levers of US aid pulled, US Intelligence pulled and Russia turning up the volume on the battlefield has caused a focusing of the mind.

"Zelenskyy says Ukraine is 'fully committed' to constructive dialogue with US

Ukraine is “fully committed” to constructive dialogue with US representatives in Saudi Arabia next week and hopes to agree on the necessary decisions and steps, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday, reports Reuters.

“Ukraine has been seeking peace from the very first second of this war. Realistic proposals are on the table. The key is to move quickly and effectively,” Zelenskyy said on social media network X.

“On our side, we are fully committed to constructive dialogue, and we hope to discuss and agree on the necessary decisions and steps,” he added.

Zelenskyy said he would visit Saudi Arabia next week and after his meeting with the Crown Prince on Monday, Ukrainian diplomatic and military representatives would stay for a meeting on Tuesday with the US team."

dyor.

President Zelenski tonight on X

We continue working with partners who seek peace just as we do, focusing on the necessary steps. Next week, there will be a lot of work here in Europe, with the U.S., and in Saudi Arabia – we are preparing a meeting to accelerate peace and strengthen the foundations of security.

Today, intense work with President Trump’s team has been ongoing at various levels – numerous calls. The topic is clear – peace as soon as possible, security as reliably as possible. Ukraine is fully committed to a constructive approach.

I thank everyone who is helping.

Could Mike Ashley not just actually be benefiting from Market Makers and them not wishing THG to get into the FTSE250 or an Institution deliberately selling it down or lending out stock for the same purpose, or any other City conspiracy?

Look here you have it.

In a week when THG gets told it's in the FTSE250, and Mike Ashley / Frasers Group announces it now has over 6% of THG this share remarkably finishes the day Red, and the week not far off recent lows at 34.26p.

It's almost as if every day in recent months has become the military equivalent of "the sickener" and whereby the end objective is to inflict insufferable pain such that it gets some (or THG) to quit. THG btw are not the only ones, and there are many that we are all aware of that are quitting in droves or being taken over.

Given the above 2 very good catalysts have had a virtually negligible impact it is actually hard to see what turns the worm here. Mike Ashley though from memory has been through similar in the past with Sports Direct.

Don't let it spoil the weekend.

Https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2025-03-07/putin-said-to-be-ready-to-agree-to-ukraine-truce-video

Might be a hard sell for Selkirk Group then to try and justify and to raise funds to pay a premium for a non-controlling stake in THG when Mike Ashley is having no problem picking up as many as he wants with ease and just paying market prices, and no premium is even being attached for his holding and taking stock off the market.

Could be for the heat AIwarrior but I personally think he might have a Pen with him..

On reflection a lot's happened since this time last week what with a bit of leverage being used.

Catch you next week.

Moniman I honestly think you are barking up the wrong tree with your theory. All done with algo's imo and one keeping it in check and retracing it whilst another or a market maker is picking up your stock for you. Don't forgot Frasers got to 5% and the share price never moved up, in fact it's moved back since.

I think probably more is the case that stevescott or the others are just individual traders trying to get the lowest entry or re-entry point and FUDing the bulletin board. That FUD the algo's use anc just play off the bulletin board sentiment that follows and they sell into it and reinforce it.

At one point earlier this week I believe the stevscott bought in thinking it had hit bottom then went quiet. But it hadn't so he sold and then had to reappear with more FUD.

Bring back the days of No social media and having to have your shares certificates before you could sell. Or get onto JP Jenkins and have matched trades.

That's probably those 500k trades but see how he's been doing it so that he doesn't spike the price. Wise head is Mr Ashley.

Same MO as with others.

Https://espreso.tv/svit-sidayte-za-stil-peremovin-tramp-zayaviv-shcho-mozhe-posiliti-sanktsii-proti-rosii

A bit of "gentle persuasion" being applied to both sides now imho

Those comments you mention Coldspy which he posted on his @realDonaldtrump site.

"Trump 'strongly considering' sanctions on Russia to get ceasefire, peace with Ukraine

US president Donald Trump said he is “strongly considering” imposing banking sanctions, other sanctions and tariffs on Russia until a ceasefire and peace agreement is reached with Ukraine.

In a post on social media, he said:

"Based on the fact that Russia is absolutely “pounding” Ukraine on the battlefield right now, I am strongly considering large scale Banking Sanctions, Sanctions, and Tariffs on Russia until a Cease Fire and FINAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ON PEACE IS REACHED.

To Russia and Ukraine, get to the table right now, before it is too late. Thank you!!!"

There are already numerous US sanctions on Russia. It is not immediately clear if Trump wants to tighten the existing ones further or add new sanctions.

Anybody given any thought as to why Zelenski might be in Saudi Arabia, one day prior to US / Ukraine talks?

dyor

Interesting developments and optionality coming forward and all building into Tuesday.

Turkey now supportive also of an "Air and Sea Truce" and to be fair had also shouted up yesterday as willing to provide peacekeepers in a "coalition of the willing". Nato's 2nd biggest army after the US. Then we also have this "protective umbrella" idea of France, Italy, Nato but without Nato membership for Ukraine also being muted as a backstop.

"Turkey backs plans for air, sea truce

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Friday threw his support behind a call by French president Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy for an aerial and sea truce in the Russian aggression on Ukraine.

“We support the idea of establishing a ceasefire as soon as possible and stopping attacks in the air and at sea as a confidence-building measure between the parties,” Erdoğan told an online meeting organised by the EU.

Erdoğan, who controls Nato’s second strongest army after the US, offered his comments shortly after Zelenskyy reiterated his call for a limited truce along these lines after overnight attacks from Russia."

Zelenski not taking part in the talks. That'll do nicely.

"American and Ukrainian delegations will meet in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss what Washington calls an initial ceasefire with Russia.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he'll travel to Saudi Arabia next week, but he won't attend the talks – diplomats will handle that.

Zelensky says he hopes for "a meaningful meeting" and that Kyiv is working towards a "fast and lasting peace".

This comes after Donald Trump held direct talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin and stopped sharing intelligence and providing military aid to Ukraine.

Trump believes Saudi Arabia is best placed to bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table. He told reporters last night that both sides want a deal because they have no choice."

Coaster who knows which way the dial will point either by next update or St Patricks Day.

What I do know though is that water bills, courtesy of the regulator, have just gone sky high and part of that is to pay for infrastructure upgrading and there is a Govt commitment to create 7 new reservoirs also. Costain you would think should be in the running.

I'll be happy Tuesday if we regain 11 days ground lost and in the following way

a) Zelenski signs the Precious Mineral Rights Act and America is incentivised to get things over the line. Tbh he's had a wake up call !!

b) If Zelenski sits out on the US / Ukraine negotiations and lets his team do the Negotiations instead. I think that might be what is being inferred below.

c) Good joint statement this time on progress and things moving forward.

"Zelenskyy said he plans to visit Saudi Arabia on Monday for a meeting with crown prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. “After that, my team will stay in Saudi Arabia to work with our American partners,” he said.

Ukraine is most interested in peace. As we told @POTUS, Ukraine is working and will continue to work constructively for a swift and reliable peace."

LL1. I think Elections after the war, will be one of the talking points up for discussion and I don't see it being a sticking point, as Martial Law would end on a lasting peace and they are overdue, so no excuse.

Stanleyb / moniman

""Well the Shorts mouthpieces have run off under new names to other boards.."

You post this on one of your usernames and then carry on the same conversation under another. One probably ticking the other up into the bargain to make it look like people agree with you.

No wonder people see you as a fool and don't take anything you post seriously.

Have you ever considered going into comedy??

This bit in teh statement doesn't quite sit true moniman

"This appointment reinforces the Board's commitment to continually enhance its composition to ensure it is best placed to drive shareholder value, and align with the UK Listing Rules.

But fair play to TGL as he's been busy. That's two hirings in 3 days, with statements to go with it. One at Balfour Beatty and 1 here.

Indeed, they normally sell part to pay the tax or for other personal reasons (Pay school fees etc).

Net though, the CEO now has a much larger holding.

Which is a good thing given they know what is going on.

My money has to be on a Minerals Deal signing somewhere in there Monday or Tuesday and productive talks in Saudi.

Just look what's happened in the 1 week since that Oval Office spat:

All aid to Ukraine suspended by the US including weaponry in transit as well as US Intelligence, Continuing Russian missile strike and one targeting a hotel in President Zelenski's home town. Zelenski's publib statements since, his apologetic letter to Donald J Trump, Ukraine now rapidly engaging, and some 20 countries now supposedly offering up for a "cooperation of the willing"

"Zelenskyy says his team will meet US officials in Saudi Arabia next week

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had a “productive” day meeting EU leaders in Brussels on Thursday.

In an update posted to social media, Zelenskyy said he had “good” meetings with the presidents of the European Council and European Commission, António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen, Nato secretary general Mark Rutte as well as the leaders of France, Belgium and Austria.

“I’m grateful for the support from all the leaders,” he said.

He said he presented to EU leaders a vision that “swift progress toward peace is possible” and Kyiv and the EU are preparing “practical proposals” to stop the war, guarantee security in Ukraine, and ensure a just and lasting peace.

Zelenskyy said the first priority would be a ceasefire in the sky and at sea, including the halting of all military operations in the Black Sea.

We consider these initial steps as a prologue to a broader and comprehensive settlement. The war must end as soon as possible, and Ukraine is ready to work 24/7 with our partners in the United States and Europe for peace.

Zelenskyy said he plans to visit Saudi Arabia on Monday for a meeting with crown prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. “After that, my team will stay in Saudi Arabia to work with our American partners,” he said.

Ukraine is most interested in peace. As we told @POTUS, Ukraine is working and will continue to work constructively for a swift and reliable peace."