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Abrdn, formerly Standard Life Aberdeen, is a global investment company headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland. The company manages and administers £496.3 billion of assets on behalf of its clients (as at 30 June 2023).

Abrdn's business model is based on three main segments: Investments, Adviser, and Personal. The Investments segment provides investment management services to institutional clients, including pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and insurance companies. The Adviser segment provides financial advice and wealth management services to individual clients. The Personal segment provides savings and investment products to individual clients.

The company's business model has been criticized by some analysts, who argue that it is too reliant on a small number of large clients in the Investments segment. These analysts also argue that the company's Adviser segment is facing headwinds from the robo-advisor industry.

However, Abrdn has also taken steps to diversify its business model. In recent years, the company has acquired several businesses in the alternative assets space, such as infrastructure and private equity. The company has also been expanding its presence in Asia and other emerging markets.

Overall, Abrdn's business model has both strengths and weaknesses. The company has a strong track record in the Investments segment, but it is facing some challenges in the Adviser segment. The company is taking steps to diversify its business model, but it remains to be seen whether these efforts will be successful. GLA

Agree, this was the opportunity of a lifetime or said in poetry terms Voyages extraordinaires, the "father of science fiction" :-)

GS & JPM Clapping their hands' options paying out huge investment dividends.

Thar be agreement amongst the financial scallywags that announcin' investment grade status could be the wind in our sails, propellin' the share price towards the lofty heights of 4 doubloons in a blink o' an eye! Just two fortnights until we know our fate, but the signs be pointin' fair winds, with 15 weeks of steady gains confirmين' the buying tide be strong. So raise the Jolly Roger high, for unless the market be struck by a rogue wave and them dead cat bounces take hold, clear skies and smooth sailin' be ahead!

Who knows when the wind is changing in an upward/downward way and/or favourable direction any storm can happen out of the blue skies at any moment be ready and steady for any short-term and longer changes. Hope you are all well onboard. Captain Codeye GLA

Nettles had the right forecast, and his "700p!" call has gone unchallenged since he first charted that course for the stock price. But like any sea, these markets can be treacherous, so expect some choppy waters ahead as we navigate the diplomatic squalls and nuclear negotiations.

Just checked the price with SAXO Bank and their day high so far is also 317.80 at the open

Yes, indeed heading towards £4 notice how the tea leaves turned green on the 6th of November when the price departed from down to up on the weekly 200 SMA and the SP has taken off in rocket style since then and is currently in its 3rd leg move up cumulating in a cup and handle formation having rebased for the past 4 years.

SW agree on typical month-end demand mainly by the larger Volume/investors the fact the price has again closed and stayed above 310 bodes well for the SP going forward > The tea leaves are also now printing 14 weekly higher lows since the last minor correction. IMOO if we get a breakout and the figures on the 22nd of Feb are solid next medium-term target is 375/380 GLA

*US Labor Jan Nonfarm Payrolls +353K; Consensus +185K

''Well, it is difficult to make predictions, particularly about the future. For now it seems the unbroken trend of higher lows continues. Tea leaves anyone ?''

This week has seen some volatility with a price high of 312.9 and a low of 297 creating an outside bar, unless the price closes outside either of these ranges the trend remains intact with a sideways bias drifting slowly upwards the flag pattern needs a firm close above 313.5 to validate a resumption to the upside. This week was the 3rd attempt to break above 312.

Nicknaim the facts are clear the SP has been increasing month on month currently an inside bar today on the 16th consecutive month with higher lows that show the quality demand for the shares has been outstripping supply for more than a year. The tea leaves are showing the sp now passed through an descending triangle horizontal line and on the crips of a break out above 300 heading back north towards the highs of 2018 (379) GLA

George as NTC just mentioned there was a right issue Nov 2020 at 0.32p per share

George123

During 2014, the Rolls-Royce share price fluctuated considerably. Here's a breakdown:

Highest recorded price: 1,140 pence (GBP) on June 4th, 2014

Lowest recorded price: 661.12 pence (GBP) on July 1st, 2014

Average closing price for the year: Approximately 820 pence (GBP)

Additionally, keep in mind that there were two classes of Rolls-Royce shares in 2014: Ordinary Shares and C Shares. The prices I mentioned above refer to the Ordinary Shares. C Shares were redeemed in April 2011 and are no longer listed.

I hope this information is helpful!

In layman's terms: A little better than a buy recommendation

Recall the 2021 Rights Issue:

Co-Lead Managers:

Berenberg

Crédit Agricole CIB

First Abu Dhabi Bank

Goldman Sachs

ING

Jefferies

Lazard

Nomura

Scotiabank

Société Générale

UBS

Wells Fargo

First Abu Dhabi Bank

It's important to note that these banks acted as underwriters, meaning they committed to buying any unsold shares in the rights issue and then reselling them to investors. They weren't necessarily the sole source of funding for the refinancing.

Looks like stocks are taking a breather following Powell's statement a dip below £3 is a potential buying opportunity let's see how the next day unfolds now that a rate cut is off the menu at least in the short term.

NTC/J27 I fully agree the CMD was great it was a true eye-opener event the Turbo Tufan comments about quadrupling profits by 2029 were litterally mouth drooping making the the blue skies shine. over and out Captain Cod Eye.

Dec 13, 2023 - was the high 313.10 once the SP closes above 315/320 levels it's potentially breaking out to the upside amazing the strength especially with the Hong Kong market in a dire crash landing mode down over 2% alone today

Nettles I for one am very happy for you on your success with picking stock picks from the AIM market however I made a rule for myself that unless the company is listed or soon to be listed on the main market (like ATYM) it's not on my investment radar full stop. I have had multi-baggers from the AIM market shares but now decided to stick with the more liquid larger players inside the FTSE 350. Having mentioned '350' this is my target for RR hopefully by the end Feb once it gets through the 320-level ceiling which is a major resistance level as it represents a 10x gain from the GM and JPM banks the last right issue... 😉