Good morning from just Paul today, with it being Friday.
Not much news today, so it'll be a catch-up day. I've got a list as long as my arm of companies to review (SAGA first), so no more requests please, there's masses to do, so I should have a big report done by lunchtime. It's overcast & windy here in Gozo, so there's nothing else for me to do!
Overnight news suggests that Israel may have launched a retaliatory missile strike against Iran, which is unsettling the futures. This is not the right place for discussing geopolitical issues, but it's likely to have some impact on markets, as the situation seemingly escalates. Two powerful nations directly firing missiles into each other's territory (rather than via proxies) is certainly an escalation. Let's try to stick to the impact on markets & economics here, rather than going down the rabbit hole of the politics of it all, which is definitely best left to all the vocal, self-appointed experts on social media!
Explanatory notes -
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We stick to companies that have issued news on the day, with market caps (usually) between £10m and £1bn. We usually avoid the smallest, and most speculative companies, and also avoid a few specialist sectors (e.g. natural resources, pharma/biotech).
A key assumption is that readers DYOR (do your own research), and make your own investment decisions. Reader comments are welcomed - please be civil, rational, and include the company name/ticker, otherwise people won't necessarily know what company you are referring to.
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