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The US Market will wake up to this from Bloomberg.
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-10-25/darktrace-plunges-as-broker-says-stock-worth-half-current-value&ved=2ahUKEwi-r-bmyuXzAhWOxYUKHVafBQAQvOMEKAB6BAgiEAE&usg=AOvVaw2c5OyC2tSzoCkXSHGTPx2p

Was T Rowe buying. Obviously they will have done this in tranches, but they took place on Friday of last week. Therefore, we may not see much of an increase today, as it's already factored in. We shall see what happens, as it will encourage retail buying for sure. But either way, it's a very positive sign and always remember that it's not about "timing the market" but "time in the market" that counts. ATB

I'm hoping for 55p by the end of 2021. I'll take that, no question. Today was great too, as the 1.07p rise in Lloyds, increased the value in my Black Horse holding, by £2,650 alone. Not bad for a single day.

It really is. Just watch ‘sentiment’ now change towards the banks - especially with the Institutions who will pile in for the Fund Value Boosting Dividends which they crave! And then there’s taking on Lansdowne Hargreaves too. Lloyds is on one! Exciting run-in to Christmas looms and, hopefully, lots of smiles on faces finally, after such a torrid two years with the Pandemic. ATB

Prepare for rocket time. . .
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/markets/article-10075401/Banks-pay-7bn-dividend-bonanza-Big-five-lenders-defy-economic-crunch.html

Damn, yes. I thought I recognised you!

"Gone a bit stinky". Can't say I came across that 'Technical Expression', when I was doing my Harvard MBA!!

So, I was up in Lincoln last weekend. Having time to kill before a wedding, I decided to go into M&S to get a feel for how the shop looked and felt. Here's what I found to be the case: a) Footfall. I (and my wife) were pretty surprised as to how many people were going in and out. Not just that but, all importantly, having purchased food or other clothing/toiletry products, which is great. b) in terms of looking at the guts of the shop - again, I was very pleasantly surprised. It really felt a lot more upmarket because there were so many upmarket products for sale near to the clothing (which as ever still looks a bit downmarket!). There were top beauty products for sale in very smartly decked out areas, which substantially lifted the overall 'eye appeal'. So, overall, this particular shop did not feel (or look) like the old style M&S. It was contemporary, fashionable and fresh feeling. I left thinking that this company is now on a much better footing. Today is one of those days, but stick tight and I think that holders here, will be well rewarded during 2022. ATB

Yes, currently you have "up to" £12,500 to play with; with zero Capital Gains Tax to worry about. After that, you must declare all other Profits and Dividends - which, sadly, will be tax deductable. IF however, you have a Stocks & Shares ISA (which you can put £20,000 in to each Tax year), then ALL Dividends and Profits are completely free of Tax. So, get one, is my advice! ATB

Companies are obligated by law (in other words the FCA!), to release all news that is price sensitive, or that might materially impact their share price, with immediate effect. Therefore , they're not permitted to drip-feed a RNS, in order to potentially manipulate a share price on another day - even if that happens to be the very next day. ATB

Banburyboy, yes that may well be how your figures looked skewed when it came to the RNS yesterday. Mixing ‘Calender’ and ‘Financial’ years is an easy error to make, when trying to work the numbers out! The way I view it is that the results were pretty much exactly as expected, though a little low on the insurance side when compared to our peers. The next six months will be vital to Saga. They must push on from here. I hear a lot of radio advertising at present, which I think is very positive in such a congested and fiercely competitive space. So, fingers crossed that we can reach £4 by year end....’Calender’ year that is!! Lol! ATB

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/news/2021/09/22/saga-sees-end-to-long-running-malaise/&ved=2ahUKEwjJ_KqE-pLzAhXOX8AKHfgRCe8QvOMEKAB6BAgLEAE&usg=AOvVaw2ygJOy6KweFRokxRJU9Dcf

A considerable amount if patience will be required here. . .
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/markets/article-10016033/Saga-cruise-bookings-2022-pre-pandemic-levels.html

I believe that Final End of Year Results, will be announced in week one of April. . . .no later and maybe a week earlier, but I’m not 100% certain! ATB

Pretty workmanlike results, but then again they always were going to be, given where we are in the ‘Pandemic Cycle’. That said, I feel that the markets will not be very accommodating in another six months time, as we will be quite a way down the Pandemic road by then. So they’ll not give us much sympathy if these numbers don’t look better by March 2022. As for Today? Hard to know, but I reckon they’ll give us the benefit of the doubt. Let’s hope so. Futures showing a positive start at opening, which will certainly help! ATB

It was clear that something was afoot yesterday with its very steady decline. I had assumed that it was an Institution. These results are very poor...BUT it may already be factored in now, with the share price down over 25% in the last six months. One thing is for certain though - and that is that Mr Dunkerton is finding it a lot more difficult than the first time around, as CEO! Fingers crossed as this is a bit painful holding shares in Superdry. ATB

ditto....but then again, Barclays always like to hold on to your eagerly awaited Dividends for that extra bit of time.....makes them good money!!

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/comment/article-9940629/RUTH-SUNDERLAND-Marks-Spencer-finally-road-recovery.html
....... Overall, a good article I feel. ATB

That makes sense as this pull-back is way too harsh for such a small (%) dividend. Credit Suisse are the City big boys, so they have a lot of clout. . .ATB

Than a poxy dividend. I will receive £1,675 in September yet today, thus far, I have lost over £3,675 in this very harsh ex-divi share price fall! Waste of time.