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Zak’s thoughts – The Rat Pack, First Group and Vodafone

Zak’s thoughts – The Rat Pack, First Group and Vodafone

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I have always rather fancied myself as being part of the great entertainment industry even though the industry may not feel the same way! Ideally, for someone of my age, being one of the Rat Pack was an attractive concept (more Dean Martin than Sam Davis Jr. mind!). Alternatively, in the world of cinema, then…

Will November be Friendly for Equities?

Will November be Friendly for Equities?

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Today is the last day of October and a really busy day for many: the U.S. East Coast needs to start the clean-up of all the wreckage from hurricane Sandy; stock markets in New York have re-opened after an almost unprecedented four-day break and the night promises to be a long one with Halloween! With…

Market news round up, upgrades & downgrades courtesy of Cantor Index

Market news round up, upgrades & downgrades courtesy of Cantor Index

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  For more interesting research & professional Technical Analysis from Cantor Index click here to register for free. 1 Nov 2012   UK Corporate Announcements Lloyds announces underlying pre-tax profit gained 148% and details that it is taking a further £1bn PPI provision and lowers its full year guidance on the charge Shell reports a Q3 net income of…

Caza Oil and Gas storms up 25% on operational update

Caza Oil and Gas storms up 25% on operational update

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After a fairly muted reaction to yesterday’ s operational update from Caza Oil and Gas’s South East New Mexico field, the shares have sprung to life settling 25% higher to 12.5p this afternoon. The update from the Forehand Ranch prospect in Eddy County and Copperline Prospect in Lea County has been positively received by the…

Xcite Energy reverses downward trend

Xcite Energy reverses downward trend

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After several days of declines in Xcite Energy, driving it down to the 95p mark yesterday, the shares have rebounded strongly this morning to stand at 103p, up 7.5%. Apart from a Buy initiation from broker Liberum Capital, there doesn’t seem to be any clear drivers for the change in sentiment.  Long traders have been…

Market news round up, upgrades & downgrades courtesy of Cantor Index

Market news round up, upgrades & downgrades courtesy of Cantor Index

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For more interesting research & professional Technical Analysis from Cantor Index click here to register for free. 31 Oct 2012 UK Corporate Announcements Barclays announces a Q3 adjusted pre-tax profit of £1.7bn in line with the forecasts and states that its performance in October was hurt by the challenging markets and subdued volumes and stays cautious on its…

Zak Mir – Ruspetro (RPO) Buy call

Zak Mir – Ruspetro (RPO) Buy call

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I am sorry but I cannot resist this idea.  I know I should not be getting involved in a stock like this which could halve overnight and leave me with egg on my face but nevertheless, it would appear that Ruspetro (RPO) is currently lining up for a recovery, or at least trying to do…