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Bumble

Radical lifestyle changes and more clean renewable energy will be necessary if the world is to achieve full decarbonisation of fossil fuels by 2050.

UK windiest and one of the longest coastlines in Europe should make the UK a world leader in clean renewable energy.

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Donald Trump's Energy Plan : more fossil fuels and fewer environmental regulations.

What no Greta Thunberg this year ! ...... never mind at least we have the consolation of Donald Trump's presence at the conference this week.

Major Banks and Financial Institutions need to do more and ensure digital investment and automation are top strategic priorities over the next few years if they are to strengthen their postion and compete in the future, against a crop of top challenger banks like Monzo, Revolut and Starling Bank.

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The beginning of the end of the war in Ukraine may start tomorrow, but it may take many years of negotiations to hammer out a settlement and resolution for Russia to agree to pay out hundreds of billions of dollars in war reperations and compensation for the rebuilding of Ukraine.

Until that goal is achieved , the economic and political ramifications and far reaching consequences of the war in Ukraine will continue to have a widespread impact on global stockmarkets and energy prices for years to come.

Consumer and household credit card spending hit a 20 year high in November, and it's going higher.

Spend now, pay later, a recipe for disaster for debt - ridden Brits !

Often overlooked by Fund Managers and Investors, lots of hidden gems and low value stocks within the Index with a history of beating analyst earnings estimates.

Latest Berenberg Bank analyst view, target price 55P.

Fits well into my December post ballpark figure of Lloyds fair value at 58P, based on the banks 2023 forward looking earnings estimate.

Nothing to get excited about.

FTSE 100 has largely benefitted from its large exposure to Mining and Oil sectors which have performed well as a result of weak Sterling and strong overseas earnings.

Don't be fooled !

Investors should take note of the Mid -Cap FTSE 250 which is more representative of the current state of the UK economy.

World Cup and Christmas spending certainly helped to boost UK supermarket sales in December.

UK credit card borrowing is rising at its fastest rate for 17 years, 1.9 Million households missed payments in December alone, according to consumer group Which.

Direct Line

Poor company managment decisions has led to the axing of the final dividend, rather than the excuse of a few days of winter weather - related payout claims you would expect to see in a typical December of any year.

Broken Borders, Broken NHS, Social Inequality and Creaking Infrastructure nothing works anymore, the Tories have truly " Broken Britain " and we can't afford to fix it !

FTSE100 is no longer seen as a barometer of the state or measure of the country, in terms of business and finance.

To many overseas companies now operating in the FTSE100 with very little, or no exposure or physical operations in the UK.

Happy New Year Everyone !

Positive start to new year trading despite the UK entering into a protracted recession and political uncertainty, market sentiment and investor confidence will be key for investors successfully navigating financial markets in 2023, with many now focusing on longterm value rather than growth stocks.

UK at bottom of G7 table ONS figures show.

GDP drops 0.3% on quarter v previous 0.2% estimate.

Manufacturing and Construction sectors hard hit.

2023 Tough times ahead.

67Sam

Despite the current challenging economic outlook and the share price going nowhere fast the bank seems to have a sound business model, operating costs under control and with a fairly decent long -term outlook however there are downside material risks due to its domestic focus and over exposure to the UK housing market and consumer spending.

Lloyds fits well into to my trading portfolio with a fair value at 58P Per Share.

Shares are cheap for a reason !

Buying shares based on solely on dividend yield can result in finding yourself in a value trap.

Investors should also pay particular attention to these three fundamental valuation parameters before investing in a company.

Low trailing PE Ratio.
Low Forward PE Ratio.
Low Price - to - Book Ratio.

UK banks are on track to post strong profits in 2023 thanks to rising interest rates, but economic and political turmoil will continue to weigh the sector down.

Latest polling data suggests 57% of voters would opt to rejoin the EU if another referendum were held today.

These polls reflect the undeniable reality, that Brexit has been an unmitigated political and economic catastrophe for the UK.