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Yes, I'm fairly sure an interim dividend will be declared. Not declaring one would cause the sp to tank. But only about same as last year so maybe 1.3p a share. Cash has been gobbled up by acquisitions and probably stock for US. I'm expecting fairly modest figures and a more than likely pull back on the sp. But hoping for better. Clearly the potential for this company is now excellent but will they take full advantage of FP? Somehow I fear MoonPig is a long way ahead and catching up will be a challenge. Plus, of course, the UK and this hideous government's ever increasing taxes on any enterprise.

Just bought another chunk this morning at 1547p. Seems a decent bet. This corrupt market hammers stocks like Greggs and overvalues them equally. Just have to be patient.

Competition rules would stop anything like that given the current market players and changes. And as said, crazy for Moonpig to do that given different multiples. But its great to see positive ideas and how quiet the doomsters are now...

These results are by no means bad given the UK situation. I got out with a loss a few weeks back but tempted to buy back in. The market is now a corrupt gaming system and the idea of 'efficient markets' and fair pricing are a joke. Good luck to the loyal holders...

Yes, to keep growth at single digits after the acquisition is rather telling and odd and the H1 figures are clearly even worse than last year. No mention of US which is a sure sign it's not going especially well...

Looks promising. Looks like they're backtracking on shop turnover and profit and there will be significant costs to replace the existing technology. However this could fly but I fear we're a year or so away from any real profit. With such a low multiple this should rise steadily from now on unless things go wrong. Imho.

I'm betting on .25% cut, but .5% would be lovely. Just can't see it given the terrible PSBR and Gilt yields.

Nice little bounce this morning...

While some of the stuff in this trail is not worthy of proper note, the need to reduce interest rates to stimulate the economy and help housebuilding and the poor UK mortgage holder, and the conflicting risk-impacted higher interest rates demanded by the lenders buying our bonds is going to be a tricky thing. Non government loans will be much cheaper than what the country has to pay! Nuts, and a sure sign of trouble ahead. Gilt hair-cut on its way and I wouldn't buy Gilts for anyone. Wealth and investment managers have to hold it as it's safe! Ho ho. Chaos. Hopefully housebuilders will benefit from the next 6-12 months panic from Rachel and Keir.

Just visited my local CF. Teacher cards / presents have sold well although plenty of Fathers Day stuff on sale at reduced prices. Not too much tat and gifts. 2 staff - both seemed happy. Lady in front of me said she's so pleased the shop is there as great value.

Thanks LL.

Can't imagine the hot weather helps retails but with more stores and US hoping the overall sales are holding up. Darcey seems to be feathering his own nest which worries me a bit but, as we know, this can be a cash cow if not over-burdened with greedy ambition. I'm cautious but hopeful. Cheers.

Reports from unknown players on ADVFN suggest trading is poor and stores have reduced staff. Any info to support this?

Stanley, I'm hardly a glass half full guy. But your assessment is faintly excessive. Debt is a huge problem everywhere (especially US and Japan) and China is in a tricky place. At some point a solution will be found. The sun will keep rising and falling in the sky and people will continue to laugh and have fun. And wars of course. Suggest you try to have a bit more faith in humanity. Whatever happens it will make you a bit happier! Or maybe you're just keen for us all to sell everything like lots of the yankie doom mongers?

Don't know what you did, but it's certainly working!

Blimey, cheer up! Reform will sort it all out! And a G20 wide write-down of Government debt by 25% will help. A one-off wealth tax directly impacting the wealthy. Problem solved.

Deutsche downgrade...

Cheers LL, moved it into the heavily dropped housebuilders and a bit into the heavily dropped Greggs. Gives away my simplistic strategy! If I get a decent dividend yield and believe the companies are mostly sound with meagre debt I'm happy to give it a punt. Anyone know why Moonpig has tumbled so much today?

Ha ha. I still have far too much!

Sounds like de-ramping... Last 2 years EPS was 140p and 150p so say 130p this year. Easy div cover for 70p a share. Pretty low PE and an easy business to use as a cash cow...

Any views on the payment of special divs? Paid Mar 22 and 24. On a rather basic level I'd hope for something Mar 26. Would be nice... EPS would seem to support it - although we don't know how bad FY25 is going to be yet... But modestly behind should still give a decent EPS.