National Grid Share Discussion Threads

[gbb483] 22/4/2016 08:44

On the contrary, the largest swings and therefore the best chances of making money are during periods of uncertainty. Of course you could also lose big time.

[mike24] 22/4/2016 08:22

surely worth holding off buying anything
till the EU vote is out the way, edit, my guess is another 5% of most
sp's but an out vote could double that drop
nai

[mornington crescent] 21/4/2016 17:48

On Wednesday a group of residents from the Boston area launched a sit-in at National Grid’s North American Headquarters. Activists cited concerns about National Grid’s practice of utility shut-offs, past and proposed rate hikes, and the company’s support of Spectra Energy and Kinder Morgan’s proposed fracked-gas pipeline projects.

The activists deployed a report card-style banner in National Grid’s lobby with “subjects̶1; and bright red Fs indicating failing grades. Alongside these grades were required action the activists would like to see the company take. Highest on the list banner was National Grid’s practice of utility-shut offs.

The FANG Collective, who supported the action, has been fighting Spectra Energy’s fracked gas pipelines in the region for two years. National Grid is a 20 percent stakeholder in Spectra’s proposed Access Northeast pipeline, a $5 billion project that would be paid for by a ratepayer tariff on National Grid consumers.

The activists pointed to the fact that the shift to fracked-gas as an energy source requires the construction of infrastructure like power plants and liquefaction facilities in low-income communities and communities of color. Proposed facilities are planned for Salem and Brockton, MA, Providence and Burrillville, RI, and Bridgeport, CT, among others.

“We demand National Grid drop their support for fracked-gas infrastructure and instead fund local green jobs, especially for women and people of color,” said Jonathan Barry who participated in the sit-in. “These investments would contribute to healthy communities as opposed to displacement and climate change.”

[pierre oreilly] 21/4/2016 10:04

If I'd have sold after a decent rise to bag a profit I'd have sold at 300p.

[davr0s] 21/4/2016 08:50

I gave up second guessing the market a long time ago - never any logic which is why I force myself to take a little profit when I can as per earlier post

[utyinv] 21/4/2016 08:31

Like I said no logic to the markets. Why this should fall like a stone is bordering on the ridiculous. I hope the Hedgies get burnt!

[davr0s] 20/4/2016 19:31

I still hold quite a lot and I have learnt from experience to always take a little profit on a good rise. As it is I benefit if it keeps rising and I feel ok if it drops as I'll probably buy back in

[pierre oreilly] 20/4/2016 08:48

I did read recently that there was a new bank account announced which had a positive interest rate. Groundbreaking stuff!

[utyinv] 20/4/2016 07:49

DavROs

Why?

Results out May 19th Ex divi Early June, a probable divi of 28.7p /share to be announced at the results (Paid in Aug). It usually falls just after Ex-Divi date but this year there is the prospect of a special divi in excess of 70p / share when the distribution business is sold at the end of the year. On the other hand there is no logic to what the market does sometimes!

[davr0s] 19/4/2016 19:57

Been a great run recently. Top sliced 30% as we must due a retrace soon

[garycook] 19/4/2016 10:55

I wish my other 24 stocks had a 20 year graph like NG.Most be one of the best in the FTSE 100 !!!

[skinny] 19/4/2016 09:35

Gary - longer than that - since at least last May.

I find broker recs quite amusing - hence the post - at least they have upgraded their TP!

I've held these in one shape or form since privatisation and am quite happy to continue to do so.

[skinny] 18/4/2016 16:56

A new high @1007.50p.

[septimus quaid] 14/4/2016 12:24

I always wondered, 4 or 5 AGMs ago, when that lady stood up and accused Holliday of messing her daughter around, if, after some initial reporting, the press had been gagged by a super-injunction?

[quepassa] 14/4/2016 12:02

Electricity.

Of a different kind.

English Electric.

Watch the video.




ALL IMO. DYOR.
QP

[utyinv] 13/4/2016 17:11

Pierre,


No to both but I know of whom you mean :)

[redartbmud] 13/4/2016 15:11

PO

Last year it was 21 July at the ICC in Birmingham.
They have not yet announced the date for this year as far as I know.

red

[pierre oreilly] 13/4/2016 14:50

I've never been to any company agm, but it's a possibility, when is it?

Uty, were you once the commodore of the ngc sailing club? Or his boss?

[redartbmud] 13/4/2016 08:50

Uty/Pierre

Do you attend the AGM? It could be a reunion. No booze though, but Wetherspoons is across the road from the venue.

red

[pvb] 12/4/2016 22:48

Interesting!

[utyinv] 12/4/2016 21:55

Pierre,

We probably know each other! :)