It was brought to my attention this weekend that Switzerland is to hold a referendum on the 30th November regarding its current gold reserves (Switzerland being an exemplary sample of real democracy!). This is a story that has not in fact received much press. If this referendum is voted into law, the following three circumstances…
For a fascinating insight into the life of a typical retail trader watch Traders: Millions by the Minute on the BBC iPlayer, which was part filmed at last year’s Master Investor conference. On that note, we are pleased to announce that tickets are now on general release for Master Investor 2015, which will be held…
by Dave Evans of binary.com The party is coming to an end After breaking through to record highs, the S&P 500 has been slipping back this week, falling to its lowest levels since mid-August. The prospect of an extended military action in Iraq and Syria is taking its toll, but it’s clear that the equity…
In the second of a new series for SBM Frederik Vanhaverbeke, author of Excess Returns: A comparative study of the methods of the world’s greatest investors, looks at how some of the world’s greatest investors are so successful. Diversify – by company, by industry. In stocks and bonds, there is safety in numbers. No matter…
CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW TO VIEW TODAY’S VIDEO Spreadbet Magazine editor Zak Mir takes a look at the technical position of some of the bulletin board stocks of the moment amongst private investors. Here are the key points from today’s video: Aminex (AEX) Best case scenario target now on offer over the next month is 4p…
FTSE 100 Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) – has sold 57.5 million ordinary shares in TSB representing approximately 11.5% of the company’s issued ordinary share capital, at a price of 280p per share, raising aggregate gross sale proceeds of £161 million. London Stock Exchange (LSE) – under the terms of the Rights Issue announced on 22nd…
There is something very fishy going on following the Scottish referendum. Salmond is replaced by Sturgeon while Cameron, Clegg and Millibank are floundering around looking complete pollocks. What sort of a plaice is the UK likely to become? Enough piscine nonsense. The UK’s developing political crisis and need for a proper constitutional regional setup will…
FTSE 100 BHP Billiton (BHP) – is now assessing a potential Standard listing in London for the new spin-off company in addition to the new company’s previously announced proposed primary listing on the Australian Securities Exchange and secondary inward listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Sports Direct (SPD) – has entered into a put option…
By Dave Evans of binary.com From No To Now What? After all the speculation and political heat generated, it seems financial and betting markets knew which way the wind was blowing. Financial markets are forward looking machines and it was no surprise to see Friday’s slump in the pound following the confirmation of the No…
CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW TO VIEW TODAY’S VIDEO Spreadbet Magazine editor Zak Mir takes a look at the technical position of some of the bulletin board stocks of the moment amongst private investors. Here are the key points from today’s video: Bacanora Minerals (BCN) Recent September consolidation has been towards the 20 day moving average…
