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ITV plc's Full Year Results for 2024 reveal strong financial and operational performance. Group revenue was £4.14 billion, down 3%, with an 11% rise in adjusted EBITA to £542 million. ITV Studios achieved record profits, despite challenges like the US writers and actors strikes. ITVX saw impressive growth with a 12% increase in digital viewing and a 15% rise in digital advertising revenue. The company exceeded its investment recovery targets for ITVX, expecting full recoupment by the end of 2025, ahead of schedule.

Efficiency measures delivered £60 million in savings, which helped fund growth investments and improved margins. ITV’s strategy continues to focus on digital growth, with ITVX positioning as the UK’s fastest-growing streaming platform.

For 2025, ITV plans to maintain growth in ITV Studios and digital revenues, with a target to achieve £750 million in digital revenue by 2026. The company expects to generate further cost savings of £30 million, while continuing its transformation to improve efficiency and adaptability. ITV is confident in its prospects, with a strong balance sheet, high profitability, and a proposed dividend of 5.0p per share for 2024.

In summary, ITV's diversification into digital and content production has paid off, positioning it for continued growth and resilience in a changing media landscape.

The company exceeded its investment recovery targets for ITVX, expecting full recoupment by the end of 2025, ahead of schedule.

Excellent!

Https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3w14gw3wwlo

The Tump administration's recent derogatory rhetoric about the UK military is nothing more than disgraceful. The UK's armed forces lost many lives fighting alongside the U.S.

I think if China invades Taiwan - the UK & Europe should leave Trump to sort it out by himself, then we'll see how great he really is.

Https://uk.news.yahoo.com/frances-macron-address-nation-wednesday-074257575.html

Meanwhile 73 percent of French people said they believed the United States was no longer an ally of France in an Elabe poll for BFMTV.

Sixty-four percent of respondents were shocked by the White House altercation between Trump and Zelensky, with 59 percent placing blame on the US president.

The French president due to deliver a speech

tonight. Emmanuel Macron's speech is expected to focus on the war in Ukraine and the threat of a transatlantic trade war.

Plausibley, Emmanuel Macron will prepare the French public for increased defense spending. This will mirror the UK's position.

IMO, Whilst this is all great for our sp, we should not ignore the bigger picture. America is no ally - Trump is a greed thirsty lunatic and closer links with Europe; Canada and Australia are imperative. The Brexit pushers were snake oil salesman. While we will love to see our shares doing well - focus on what's really happening.

I haven't a Scooby doo what this means but according to AI it's fairly positive:

'A "bullish cross" occurs when a stock's short-term moving average rises above its long-term moving average, signaling potential upward momentum. This is often referred to as a "golden cross" and is considered a bullish indicator.

In the case of GSK plc, the article notes that its stock price recently moved above the 200-day moving average of $35.51, reaching as high as $35.52 per share. This movement is interpreted by analysts as a bullish signal, suggesting that GSK's stock may be entering an upward trend.

It's important to note that while such crossovers can indicate potential trends, they are lagging indicators and should be used alongside other analysis tools to make informed investment decisions.'

That's fairly clear then, eh?

https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/gsk-makes-bullish-cross-above-critical-moving-average-0

Safe haven - for how long? ...and how safe is the world with this madman trying to be a king of the universe?

Very dangerous times, the U.S. is no ally.

Trump is a madman, his suspension of military aid is a way to ensure Russia siezes more of Ukrainian's territory. Trump (an Farage) are putting UK/Europe at great risk. It's clear, Imo, separating and weakening the EU has been a long time in the making:

https://www.newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/frie-drichmerz-donald-trump-volodymyr-zelenskyy/2025/03/03/id/1201237/

..for China - while the U.S. is going backwards!

https://renewablesnow.com/news/astrazeneca-gsk-advance-renewables-in-chinas-pharma-value-chain-1271615/

U.S. (typo)

Https://uk.news.yahoo.com/us-health-official-quits-reported-210334348.html

Https://m.independent.ie/business/world/european-defence-stocks-soar-by-34bn-on-race-to-arms/a1908112877.html

Https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/114383

Previous post, i.e w/t, has been filtered - oh bliss.

Https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/114383

Suspicious:

https://bsky.app/profile/profaliceroberts.bsky.social/post/3ljeypj564k2b

ITV Studios has secured extensive global distribution deals for the BBC's hit 2024 detective drama, "Ludwig," produced by Big Talk Studios, a subsidiary of ITV Studios. The series has been acquired in 85 international markets, with additional negotiations ongoing.

For ITV Studios, these widespread international sales reinforce its position as a leading global content creator and distributor. The success of "Ludwig" not only showcases the studio's ability to produce compelling content but also highlights its effective distribution network, enhancing its reputation and revenue streams worldwide.

Best of luck to all serious investors ahead of next week's results. Trolls, fools, and time-wasters, don't bother replying - your efforts will be pointless, as the filtering system is fully in place, as always.

https://www.itv.com/presscentre/presscentre/media-releases/itv-studios-secures-swathes-deals-worldwide-bbcs-biggest-new-scripted-show-2024

Some things are more important than money.

A major Norwegian oil company has reportedly banned fuel sales to all U.S. forces in response to Donald Trump’s 'appalling' treatment of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his visit to the White House.

https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/2021304/norway-fuel-giant-refuses-fill