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Living in your head hardup, rent free!

"UBS recommends Barclays PLC (LSE:BARC) as its top pick, maintaining a 'buy' advice, while NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) carries the same rating. Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY) shares are seen as fairly valued, resulting in a 'neutral' call from UBS."

"Despite these risks, UBS believes UK domestic banks offer good value compared to their European counterparts, trading at lower price-to-earnings ratios while still delivering solid returns on equity.

Looking ahead, UBS expects further improvements in banks' net interest income (the difference between interest earned on loans and paid on deposits) even as central bank rates decline. The key factor will be how quickly banks adjust their deposit pricing.

The upcoming UK government budget, expected at the end of October, could introduce new taxes on the banking sector, adding uncertainty to the outlook."

In conclusion on lloyds specifically I would interpret it to mean that sp will remain unchanged until we get to the budget and find out what tax changes are on the cards.

https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/1057320/bradda-head-delighted-with-latest-san-domingo-samples-1057320.html

Or maybe MV is making things up?

Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gMJBQoHJ4E

Or maybe even 3 terms of Labour, would take us to 2036 under labour!

Popcorn anyone?

Yes, I agree, I can see him being technocrat.

Now Labour are in power, let's dump Keir, and get a real socialist to lead the party!

I want to see hard-core socialism!

Doesn't matter.

Labour in for 4 years now!

The people have spoken.

Democracy rules OK!

I am invested in oil.

Happy days!

Sorry conscription...!

As sources say there are not enough troops to defend the nation, without construction!

More like 80% of the deligates walked out!

"Moody's downgrades Israel's credit rating from A2 to Baa1, for second time in war"

https://m.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-822128

Be good if A1 posted the predictions for the early of year sp competition

Sedaka, that is exactly the type of optimism I like to see, going into the weekend.

Folks would stop rambling on about politics!

Labour are doing a great job, so just let them get on with it.

- "currently trading at around 59.00 pence (p) per share. This represents a significant 32% increase over the past year, showcasing the bank's resilience in a challenging economic environment."

- "One of the most attractive features for income-seeking investors is Lloyds’ forward-looking dividend yield, projected at 5.8% for 2025. "

- "The stock has been assigned a "Neutral" Smart Score of 6 out of 10, indicating that it's expected to perform in line with the overall market. This score takes into account various factors including analyst recommendations, corporate insider transactions, and technical indicators."

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https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/lloyds-banking-group-share-price-outlook-for-2024-and-beyond-240925

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Overall, the analysis is very encouraging!

A1, I like the way you think!

Tut tut 675, playing the man, not the ball!

"The Islamic Resistance in Iraq attacked a strategic target in Eilat on Wednesday... using drones," it said in a statement published on Telegram.

Earlier Iraq's Hezbollah Brigades spokesman Abu Ali al-Askari issued an appeal for ramped-up operations against Israel.

https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/8/532478/World/Region/Islamic-Resistance-in-Iraq-says-attacked-Israel;s-.aspx

Evening John!

Are you still running your own business?

"February 1983, an independent commission chaired by Irish diplomat Seán MacBride, assistant to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, concluded that the IDF, as the then occupying power over Sabra and Shatila, bore responsibility for the militia's massacre.[14] The commission also stated that the massacre was a form of genocide."

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabra_and_Shatila_massacre