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Busy board this morning, 6 posts.

Two posts about a thread from yesterday.
Two posts virtually repeated.
One post with a link that doesn't work.
One post from the ever reliable stalwart of the Lloyds BB, but quoting, alas, from 'motley.'

Oh and one from me, that makes seven in total.
Methinks admin has had an effect on the input, lol.
Just saying.

No worries A1 happy to help (at this point in time).

Sold some more this afternoon A1 (down the pub actually) another 81,000 odd to contribute to the buybacks.
Just saying.

Not always good business dealing when the beer is flowing, but I must say some of my best trades have been made in the pub or on the toilet. :-))

I told the BB Levis that he likes to have the last word. I feel vindicated.

Well, it was Lloyds related Bruce, and absolutely true.

I think it will either go up or down today, very seldom it stays the same.
But that's just my opinion (remember him).

So sorry CC, (or should I say 'team member') it won't happen again sir.......he says, doffing one's hat.

No worries Mrs Newchurch if you get banned you can always reincarnate as Mrs Whitelady. :-))

I've had warnings before on the Lloy BB, sent as a private message. Same subject really, post removed and the same message about being a Lloyds discussion place and not for politics.

The thing is that Lloyds is inexplicable linked to politics and in particular Brexit, hence the SP where it is today.

One thing for sure is this BB will be like a ghost town if the comments are restricted to only Lloyds related. Let's face it it's not the most dynamic ambitious and newsworthy share in the FTSE.

You'll end up with a flurry of activity every time a divi is paid, a forthcoming AGM, or a new non executive is appointed...........In short boring.

It will be interesting to see all the links that subscribers to Google alerts post, but alas nothing too much original.
Such is life.

Action regarding forthcoming rights issue.

Option 1 - Do nothing. If you do not return an election by the deadline of noon Monday 10 June 2019, the Offer will lapse and your Rights will be removed from your portfolio.

Option 2 - You can take up your Rights in full or in part. Each Right may be used to purchase one Ordinary Share at a price of 185p per Share.

Option 3 - You can sell your Rights. The trade will be placed and subject to the standard Stockbrokers commission rates. You may sell the Rights online subject to online commission rates.
Any instruction to take up or sell Rights must be received by noon Monday 10 June 2019. If no instruction is received the Offer will lapse.

WGR, if you've ever held any shares on the ex-dividend date you will know the answer to your query.
If not re-read Pokerchips post @ 08:31
Just saying.

The point is that unemployment rose unexpectedly in May for the first time in nearly two years, data showed on Wednesday, in a sign that a slowdown in Europe's largest economy is spilling over to the labour market.
Although still only 5% this represents the largest rise in a decade.
It was considerably more than forecast which doesn't bode well for the Eurozone.

The solid German employment picture will not spontaneously combust this year, but the rate of improvement will deteriorate significantly, reflecting the gruelling slowdown in manufacturing.
In other words, the warning signs are there.
This is Germany not Malta.

Boris Johnson has ratcheted-up his defence of Vote Leave’s infamous assertion on the side of their bus that Britain sends £350m a week to the EU by saying the group could have used a much higher figure.

The foreign secretary said the UK’s weekly gross contribution would rise to £438m by the end of a post-Brexit transition period and insisted leave campaigners were right to pledge extra cash to the NHS.

“There was an error on the side of the bus. We grossly underestimated the sum over which we would be able to take back control,” said Johnson.

I've considered it of late A1, as I believe this has further to fall.
You know when you're in a downtrend it nearly always confounds your expectations, but content to hold as a hedge.
Saying that this share don't move fast, (Beta 0.7 I believe) so you probably wouldn't miss out anyway.

Bruce, the clue is in my name.

Agreed, trouble is, its a lot easier to start a trade war than it is to stop it.
Trump is beginning to realise it, he's not dealing with some third world entity, saying that I believe this will be sorted.
I guess its all about being seen to 'win.'

"Relentless buybacks continue cheaper that yesterday - thank you sellers."
Well thank you A1, sold over half my holding about a month ago, shrewd move so far don't you think?
Wish I'd sold em all now, Lloyds can have them, I'll have them back later, and some more.

Well if Bolindon being a Swedish company are pi**ed off with the permitting process, that should say something, what chance for BEM?

A message for all the know-alls out there from Benjamin Franklin.

Life's tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too late........

Mario Draghi Bruce, the ECB president, his reign ends this October.

He's only got another 5 months then its someone else's problem.