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Greetings, Desertsands!

Despite my pledge to refrain from posting until the new year, boredom has overridden my commitment. It appears that an intriguing year lies ahead. Artificial Intelligence has become a common topic among the public, and most individuals possess some knowledge about its capabilities. I anticipate a promising year for cybersecurity investments, especially with India's recent achievement of landing on the dark side of the moon, making anything related to space quite promising. On a personal note, my Rocket Lab shares (US) have seen an increase of over 12 percent today, as one writes. Wishing you a fantastic new year!

Any predictions?

Palo Alto Networks Inc, a, California-based cybersecurity firm, who use AI-driven technology - Buys Israel cybersecurity firm, Talon Cyber Security. Could the coming year be one of many acquisitions?

Also on the plus side, IMO, it could be an indication that the advertising industry is ready to reengage to make up lost ground during the pandemic.

Those that do will prosper, IMO.

Starting February 5, 2024, Prime Video will display ads during film and TV show streaming unless you pay an additional monthly fee. Amazon claims it will have fewer ads than other platforms, but could this be the start of what will be a gradual increase in ad frequency? In contrast, ITV is seen as offering better value and ad balance. To enjoy ad-free Prime Video, an extra £2.99 per month (equivalent to £35.88 annually) is required on top of existing Prime and Prime Video membership costs. The total yearly cost rises from £8.99 to £11.99 (£143.88 annually), adding financial strain during a cost-of-living crisis, especially when factoring in the TV license fee. One thinks. many will ditch it!

Can't see it as serious. Millions of Americans getting orgasms!

'ITV bosses 'forking out half a million' to secure royal star for Celebrity Big Brother'

https://www.ok.co.uk/tv/celebrity-big-brother-sarah-ferguson-31744354

Let's hope it passes soon.

That's it for me this year.

Have a good Christmas and a prosperous new year all genuine investors.

Bald_eagle,

Yes, a lot of luck underpins most investments.

But, ITV is long established and I never trusted the management of TRMR. For me, they are poles apart.

McCall, in my opinion, is on the money!

That's it for me this year.

Have a good Christmas and a prosperous new year all genuine investors.

After an extensive news scan, I drew a blank!

There doesn't appear to be any logical reason. I wondered if the Lynch case was about to conclude.

All one can offer is this recent writeup from SeekingAlpha:

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4658788-darktrace-stock-substantially-cheaper-peers

Do any of us private investors /gamblers ever really make big profits, I like many have done / played this game for some 40 years and the majority profits are small ones ie £1k - £5k at a time.'

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jedclampit,

In answer to your question.

In all honesty, I have not made huge amounts either. I have made 17k on one stock, but I stayed long for almost 11 years to achieve that. Fortunately, I pulled it out before the stock in question tanked! (TRMR).

Admittedly, I'm more of a sentiment investor rather than an expert.

PS

Tom can listern to this recording , but whether he does or not, he'll still rain on any positivity whilst throwing in a good measure of misogyny.

By the time factual solid results hit print the boat will be on its way out of harbour. Positive talk, and my belief in McCall's vision, is my que to top up.

Here's the link again:

https://the-media-leader.com/podcast-dame-carolyn-mccall-reflects-on-itvx-one-year-on/

I've not listened to it myself yet, but here it is if you want to:

https://the-media-leader.com/podcast-dame-carolyn-mccall-reflects-on-itvx-one-year-on/

No actual date given and no hint to it being good news. Having said that, at current sp it looks attractive IMO:

'Chief executive Phil Caldwell said: "Despite good progress commercially and growing interest in our SOEC technology, we have not been able to conclude a new license partnership in this financial year. We remain confident of securing a new commercial partnership in the coming months and we will provide a year-end trading update in January."

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The stock, previously at around 501p, has occasionally fallen below 181p. Despite the anticipated revenue decline, I view the current downturn as a promising investment opportunity based on Ceres' potential. Delays in certain processes shouldn't be interpreted as a sign that Ceres won't ultimately succeed, albeit later than expected. Stay long.

You have to be careful what you believe these days. There are people out there with even bigger noses than Michelle Mone!

'Two weeks ago, the Energy Secretary, Claire Coutinho, told the ONR that the allegations regarding cyber-security, safety and workplace culture were serious and required urgent attention.,

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67720325

This Morning has been left in chaos after Cat Deeley reportedly turned down the offer.

A decision has reportedly been made on who will be taking over as permanent hosts on This Morning.

With long-time presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield both having left the ITV show this year, the hunt has been on to find their replacements, and there have been a number of stand-ins over recent weeks and months.

The likes of Josie Gibson, Emma Willis, Christine Lampard and Rylan Clark have fronted the popular weekday programme, along with Friday faves Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond, but it is now being reported that SMTV star Cat Deeley and Good Morning Britain’s Ben Shephard are set to land the gig on a full-time basis.

Piers Morgan, will be wetting his pants.

Thankfully ITV no longer deals with the scumbag.

‘In the United States, 'Jeopardy' is a phenomenon like no other. Whenever I’m in America, I do my damnedest to catch it every weekday.’

Stephen Fry

Not sure it will work again here?

The latest edition of the game show is set to premiere on New Year's Day on both ITV1 and ITVX at 5.45pm. Following the debut, the show will air on weekdays at 4pm, and it's been reported that a minimum of 20 episodes have already been recorded and scheduled.

Preparation is everything in this game:

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