II Editor
13 Oct 2016
NEW ARTICLE: Trends and Targets for 14/10/2016 " FTSE for FRIDAY (FTSE:UKX) Our midweek report proved remarkably interesting as the market indeed broke the BREXIT uptrend by 4 whole points, considered its position until the DOW opened, then bounced. But make no mistake, the BREXIT uptrend ..."[link]
Nice to Michu
07 Oct 2016
Re: Tui leads this follows Hmmm...This is going in the opposite direction to up.I'm afraid at this rate Sir Singh that you'll have to downgrade from the Officers Choice to the much less expensive Haywards - whiskey - to mix with the goats milk! (and the measures will need to be larger again to keep the nerves steady) PS; You're lucky you have the goats milk mixer as the Haywards: “Smells like sweet paint-stripper.Tastes about the same.''
Nice to Michu
29 Sep 2016
Re: Tui leads this follows 80p nailed ???Have you been mixing large measures of the Officers Choice - whiskey - with the goats milk Sir Singh? 
Sir Singh
28 Sep 2016
Tui leads this follows 80p nailed
Nice to Michu
28 Sep 2016
Re: 80 today? I think so. Hello Hugh. Nice one Hugh.As much use as most of the posts on this board is reasonably apt, in fairness. 80p is nailed on today then Sir Singh, I expect?
Hugh Betcher
27 Sep 2016
Re: 80 today? I think so. Hello Hugh. As much use as an inflatable dartboardor as an ashtray on a motorbike or as a grown woman to Jimmy Savileor as most of the posts here.
Nice to Michu
27 Sep 2016
Re: Telegraph- Questor The problem with stuff like that from Berenberg Mr Ed is that it sticks in the back of peoples mind and maybe makes them hold off when they might have otherwise gotten involved. I though this mornings update was solid and I hoped the s/p would bounce somewhat off the back.. the fact it's currently down a bit shows me again that this remains a tricky share to be involved with ...and, even at these low levels, has further downside potential still.. and upside potential too, of course. Whatever about the short term, I'm a long-term believer on TCG and with an average of 73p am very prepared to hang on in there and even top up a little on weakness.But my bet on this share could not be a large one at this time...
Mister Ed
27 Sep 2016
Re: Telegraph- Questor Todays trading statement contradicts Berenberg's gloomy assessment ... TCG say "Our expectations for full year underlying operating profit remain in line with previous guidance."So much for the expert broker analysis.
Nice to Michu
26 Sep 2016
As much use as a Eunuch in a harem? PS; This has not gone to plan so far Mr Singh... but I'm with you in staying believing here for a good while to come.... eg that JV with Fosun for high net worth individual holiday business grow out in China is music to my ears If this goes below 65p I'll top up.
nk1999
24 Sep 2016
Telegraph- Questor "Thomas Cook72.4p +0.05pQuestor says HoldTravel company Thomas Cook will issue a trading update next Tuesday ahead of its quarterly results later in the year. It hasn’t been an easy time for the tour operator: the company said in July that it now expects full-year earnings before interest and taxes of £300m, down from previous guidance of up to £335m. Morgan Stanley said at the time that the “downgrade is disappointing, [but] it is not a surprise”.Looking to new marketsTerrorism across Europe and political turmoil in Turkey have hit bookings for some of Thomas Cook’s most popular destinations. Added to that, the relative attractions of staycations compared to overseas holidays since the European Union referendum and Prime Minister Theresa May’s commitment to improve the UK as a holiday destination will provide additional headwinds this year.But Thomas Cook has sought to improve its offer elsewhere. Earlier this month the company launched a joint venture with Chinese mining-to-insurance conglomerate Fosun to offer holidays in Europe, the Americas and South East Asia, as well as travel within China.The company hopes to target the Chinese middle class, who increasingly look to travel overseas. Fosun forecasts that China’s outbound travel market could grow by up to 20pc per annum in coming years.Spain and the US are continuing to perform well for the company too, as travellers look to “safer” destinations.Cost cutting plan Thomas Cook came perilously close to collapse five years ago, and prudent controlling of its finances now could save it from challenging times ahead. Last month it handed over 3,000 hotel contracts to Australian online travel agent Webjet as part of an outsourcing deal to help cut costs and boost earnings by between £20m and £25m.But analysts have raised concerns about whether Thomas Cook can hit its revised earnings figure, with Berenberg suggesting the company will still disappoint investors.“More critically, we believe that Thomas Cook is rapidly heading for a juncture which we believe may result in the balance sheet needing to be restructured and fresh equity raised,” a note from Berenberg said, suggesting that the firm’s financial position is akin to that of 2012, when it had more serious problems. Investors will be watching carefully to see if the company improves its cash position this year.Share positionThomas Cook has had 37pc wiped off the value of its shares this year, although the price seems to have bottomed out, for now, and has steadily risen in recent weeks. If the company reports strong expectations for bookings this winter, it is likely to continue to recover.Thomas Cook has proved it can bounce back in the past, and with 175 years behind it, it’s seen out difficult times before. Hold."
Sir Singh
20 Sep 2016
Hugh's back my lucky muppett Well this isn't heading to 50p son. Wake up smell the coffee. 80p is closer than your call. I don't expect things to go up in a straight line either. Very happy with my stocks. I make money in rising and falling markets. It's called CFDs.
Norman Barrington
19 Sep 2016
Re: 80 today? I think so. Hello Hugh. "as much use as" Whilst we patiently await this share's recovery, how about a game of "as much use as " Who can come up with the funniest?We all know "as much use as a fish on a bicycle"but how about "as much use as a chocolate fireguard" for starters?
Hugh Betcher
19 Sep 2016
Re: 80 today? I think so. Hello Hugh. Here is your feedback/reality check.You told us it would be north of 80p some weeks ago, so share tips from you are as much use as a one legged man in a bum kicking competition.
Nice to Michu
15 Sep 2016
Re: 80 today? I think so. Hello Hugh. 80p last week, this week or next week my A+S Sir Singh.. Hugh might well be giving you some feedback soon!! 
Mister Ed
08 Sep 2016
Encouraging read across from Dart Group for upcoming TCG results.AGM statement from DTG ..."The good start to the financial year as reported in our Preliminary Results Statement of 14 July 2016 has continued, with summer Leisure Travel bookings showing no signs of slowdown. Demand for our higher margin package holiday products continues to grow and as a result the number of package holiday customers, as a proportion of total departing customers, is also increasing. Though airline ticket yields and load factors are slightly lower than those achieved in summer 2015, this is against a backdrop of a 13% increase in seat capacity. Leisure Travel bookings for winter 2016/17 are satisfactory at this early stage.
