rather than pick out individual stocks to trade, it can often be worthwhile to trade the indices themselves, especially in times of high volatility.

for those so inclined, i attach below charts for FTSE and FTSE 250, though one might equally be tempted to trade Dow or S&P, which is significantly broader in its coverage, or even NASDAQ

for ease of reading, i have attached 1 year and 3 month charts in each instance

Whats occurring over the pond then chaps this afternoon?

I'm not happy with your rally Stan !

I thought it time to take profits.

Very good 2-3 weeks.

Paid for Xmas and Summer holidays!

Not even a cartoon in sight!

Fred you having another miserable Christmas and staying home for summer holidays.
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fred's so tight, he probably only needed to pocket £250 to pay for both

"I'm not happy with your rally Stan !" My rally ?.. who said it's mine -): anyway I can't say anymore except it's on it's way

£250 for both not me never ..

Stan get ready here it comes DOW up 80 before open ,it's now i can feel it ,the explosion at 2.30pm

obviously heard you coming, so somewhat detumescent

217,

Some of the family have already poked me in the tummy to check me over and retiring to London to reappear after Xmas. While others are staying over or reappearing later.

My wife is very welcoming and more over a good cook and the kids know where I keep the bottle openers.

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If I am around in the summer, I am hoping the families will have another fortnight reunion in the Dordogne or Aix and I won't mind picking up the tab for the 8-10 or more of them.

As long as they help with the cooking and my grandchildren don't laugh at me if they beat me at chess.

I don't want to know if your having problems down there cynic ..

pas moi mon brave, nor even prostate :-)

Good for you Fred pleased you have done alright recently, always something going up even in down times, and if you 'short' then even better of late.
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Stan explain .

I thought you two were going to buy so much stock you would create a rally all by yourselves.
I see the Dow is whimpering along.
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DOW
it's actually popped about a bit, and if one had had the inclination, there were some good trades to make
i suspect trading is very thin and thus the movements exaggerated

Explain?.. certainly, market just lulling people into a false sense of insecurity I expect.. are we down hearted are we hell.. onwards and sideways I say.

I hope you feel reassured now James -):

Ed: Remember George.. patience is a virtue.

Can someone buy something -):

I just did but it didn't move the market .
I'll phone BP and make them a £15 per share take over offer , can i have your bank details Stan ?

Be happy to oblige James but I don't use banks.. toooooooo risky.

all rockin' n rollin' now london has closed
even cash ftse now +20 at 6098