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Talking to myself probably. I said I would ride the ups and downs but don't like that large sell..... Really don't understand why this doesn't do a bit better.......
Ok - somebody enlighten me. I thought we were making progress last week. I know there is a poster on iii who has mentioned that Bloomberg have been going on about commodities dropping for the next 3 months but doesn't this seem a surprising drop back? What am I missing?
Yes I have bought this one on the basis of what appear to be good fundamentals. I think I will sit tight and ride the ups and downs.
SP just dropped - I don't really get it - what do you have to do as a company to make a sp go up these days.......!
Seem like a really good set of results apart from the references to "cost pressures" which might send out a disproportionately cautious note do you think? Trades on ADVFN showing as sells appear to be buys if my dummy buys and sells are correct.102.5 to buy and 102.1 to sell. Maybe I am being impatient but I had expected this to move a bit more over the last few weeks as it does seem to have a great deal going for it.........
Sorry all, but I am baffled as to why this and AUE are both doing sooooo badly. Apologies for repeating myself, but altho I believe in some patience as part of a trading strategy I just wonder if I am missing something ......... ?
Anyone else out there wondering what is going on here? Both AUE and AFF showing nearly all sells. I am surprised - AAAM was going well, now both these are going badly. What are some thoughts o this? Cheers
What do you reckon? Is it a bit dull, not enough growth to keep investors interested? Or would you view it as nice and steady, with good prospects for continued improving performance / profits....... Can't quite decide myself.
The group has traded in line with the board's expectations for the financial year ended 31 March 2011. Technical Plastics has enjoyed a good last quarter and operating profits for the full year are more than 10% ahead of the prior year. We expect further progress in the new financial year driven by growth in our medical diagnostics and LED optics businesses. In Precision Products, as expected Wipac has delivered a much stronger second half trading performance. The business has benefited from the production ramp up on several of its supercar lighting programmes which together with recent new lighting contract wins will drive significant growth in the new financial year. The group's aerospace businesses have had a solid year with profitability ahead of the prior year. Conductive Inkjet Technology ("CIT") continues to make significant progress towards commercialisation, most notably on its fine line technology project with Atmel Corporation. The final components of the Gen 3 upgrade are being installed on the pilot line in Cambridge this week. We are confident that the facility will be production ready by June with the first volume production to commence later this year. Reported profit before tax will be enhanced modestly by a pensions credit resulting from the group's pension liability management programme. Group debt will be slightly higher than originally expected at the financial year end. This is mainly due to the increased level of investment in CIT during the second half in order to drive the fine line project forward and the growth in Wipac's supercar lighting business. The group's financial position remains strong. Carclo will announce its preliminary results for the financial year ended 31 March 2011 on 7 June 2011.
Richard Harpin one of four shortlisted for Entrepreneur of the year. W/E FT Article. http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/998a47be-33a7-11e0-b1ed-00144feabdc0.html#ixzz1Dq5P8naB Richard Harpin is chief executive of Homeserve, the company he founded as a joint venture with South Staffordshire Water in 1993, with an investment of £100,000. It is a rapid-response mender of broken pipes and electrical wiring, as well as locksmith and pest controller, serving 3m British households for an annual fee. Homeserve is now a FTSE 250 company that is continuing to grow in all its markets. Last year, Mr Harpin put up £50,000 of his own money to fund a new initiative at the Scout Association: an entrepreneur badge – for those scouts who show an aptitude for business or fundraising
I have no idea about this business, only looked at it because I noticed that Matt Ingle shortlisted as Entrepreneur of the Year so I was looking to see if it might be worth investing. Sorry can't copy link to full article, but shortened version of FT article can be found - PLC Awards Companies Strike Gold in Silver Jubilee year. http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/998a47be-33a7-11e0-b1ed-00144feabdc0.html#ixzz1Dpq6OTNb Matt Ingle, chief executive of Howden Joinery Group, presides over a company that supplies kitchen and joinery equipment to small builders, serving 234,000 registered customers from more than 450 depots across the UK. At a time when households were reining in their spending because of the effects of the credit crunch, Mr Ingle successfully steered the company through tricky business conditions"
This is not what I would call a tree shake. People don't like the current trend I would say and are bailing. But volumes aren't huge........... If we got the update (and its good......?) we might hold steady and go back up. But otherwise I see this slipping further....
That is what I was wondering Fleagle - maybe market doesn't like it. Although the RNS did give "do nothing" as an option. I am not feeling very comfortable - battling with the balance between the short term urge to take profits and holding out for the longer term with the odd pullback in the "belief" that the upside in the end would be greater....... But I have done this before and it has been a mistake, but of course I have also done the opposite and it has also been a mistake!!
http://www.advfn.com/p.php?pid=nmona&article=45116791&symbol=L%5EAAAM Splitting the company - how is this going to affect us. Outside my experience. Any advice?
I notice the Naked Trader has bought this one.
sadly I don't think that is a tree shake - just a lot of holders getting out and less buying in at the moment. I was encouraged yesterday when it recovered, but now not so sure. I still think its a good one but not confident its not heading south..... which is a pain as my profit now a loss.......
I notice the Naked Trader is holding and regrets selling his earlier purchase too soon. He expects some volatility but says he will likely top up on weakness as the prospects all look good for the company. Obviously just his view. Not sure myself which view I feel more comfortable with, although I am possibly more inclined to the triplesvopen thinking.
http://www.advfn.com/p.php?pid=nmona&cb=1258446021&article=40388104&symbol=L%5EWSM Anyone else into this one?