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It appears from Press that Banco santander are unaffected by the bailout as they have not requested invclusion! Is this why the shares are "on the up"?

Thank goodness that amoung my many bank shares there is one shining light! And healthy dividends still pouring out!!! Even buying at £10.37 will yield more in dividends than the cash being invested in a bank...or elsewhere...cannot be a bad deal then!

My understanding is that if you have less than 2,500 you do nothing then (probably!) get 79.4p per FP share. You can, however, opt for 0.9 of RSL share (currently 93.5p). At 0.9 RSL this equates to RSL 84.1p value. Surely this is a LOSS if you don't opt for the RSL shares? I know that dealer charges to sell would kick in but perhaps RSL are a good share to transfer to? Any opinions out there please? I have 1,173 shares so would lose £60 approx in value...but then would 'save' £30 selling fee.

Thought i'd cash-in at £12.00 but £13.00 looks on the cards.....then i'll think about it!

Santander has announced a healthy divi for the quarter, being £0.10997 per share !!! (Currently around 2.5% of the share value) - February payment (letter says Feb 2008...means 2009!) . Next dividend due 1/5/2009...then 1/8/2009...then 1/11/2009. I think Santander are the ONLY dividend paying bank this year (about 10% of current share cost = a GOOD RETURN).

Can't understand why Aggreko have been going down the last few days...always a steady share with good dividend. I've owned them since they were Christian Salvesen...many years ago. Still holding onto them 'though...they'll bounce back and are still making big profits (i think!).

well...glad i didn't get the time to 'phone my broker earlier today when i was 'tempted in'. Some rocky days ahead here i fear!

Been looking at Mapeley for a few weeks now and noticed 'large falls' with occasional 'large rises'. seems to be steadily 'downward' now but not at the November low of 50.75p. They used to have very large lucrative contracts with HMG properties but, i think, lost the contracts a few years ago. Any chance of these kicking back in? Surely property has to rise sometime...but is this the best time to get into this one???

There you go! One of those nice supervisors at LSE has noted the fact that there was a 'no show' here and re-instated the share prices! Thanx...

Dunno why it's not recording the price (looks 'dead' in my watchlist)...seems to have traded at 41p just yesterday. Maybe just a glitch itn the system that nobody at LSE has noticed yet (it was 'glitched last month at 0.00 like this).

OK Citigroup...i take it back....it looks like your predictions of November of 1,200 + are highly probable now!!!

Couldn't agree more! if they (Directors and 'bosses') have any morals at all they would decline bonuses until the shares get back to a certain level and the boat is steady in the often turbulent waters.

I'm not sure as to the system where shares are held electronically...i thought that a credit would be made into your 'dealing account' but perhaps 'sharebrake' is able to assist as to how it works please?

Hi - you should have received a cheque on/around 4th Dec assuming you held shares (old A&L or now new Santander) on 12 November 2008 until at least 28 November 2008. For every 100 shares you should have received £26.37 nett. This cheque will have been sent to your registered address. regards, Tom

Many thanks for that. Will try Halifax...also cheaper than i am at the moment and a trusted name too!

I usually buy through Stocktrade and get a share certificate...costs me around £30 for £2,500 of shares. Can you advise me please of a reputable £10 'dealer' and how the shares are held (e.g. in CREST...is this safe if 'dealer' goes out of business?). Fairly new to all this and, so far, prefer the 'old fashioned' document in-the-hand. Thanks!

Okay...there it goes again...9.32% share drop but double BUYS compare to Sells ? If more people are buying then surely...supply & demand?...share prices go up???

Yeah...i agree! seems strange that if a share is in less demand (i.e. more sales than purchases) that the price should go 'up' (like today for example). I guess that this share has rocketed due to it's recent acquisition but then...surely it's a better BUY then too? Supply and demand don't seem to affect here...any experts shed light on this trend as it's not just FP shares...others do this too ! Still, it's nice to see FP on the up........

The payout cheque has arrived for the RI shares and works out at £26.37 per 100 shares. Nowhere near my understanding of the gross sale price of 4.50 euros per share (which is what they were sold at). I suppose it would be unrealistic to expect the full return of the sale. Still a healthy return for you Sasha of £659.37 for your holding. Nice Christmas present then!

Hi Sasha. What you're referring to is a bit different. This was at the bottom of your Rights Issue letter advising you of the opportunity to purchase 'new' shares on 11/12/2008 and 17/12/2008 without paying the usual brokers' fees (a saving of around £30 minimum per deal...based on a % of total spend). This means that you are able to buy Santander shares at the going rate (today = 535p approx) and not at the RI discount. You'll get more details and telephone number if you want to buy soon, with your RI sale cheque (by the 10th Dec). regards, Tom