Babcock Share Discussion Threads

[unclelen] 29/8/2017 09:40

I hadn't thought to do that comparison, that's re-assuring - a little - so thanks. I still cannot find anything overly worrying about the management, the product, fundamentals, level of short orders etc, all the stuff that outsiders like me try to mug up on (excuse the pun) - except the constant drip in the share price, so still whistling in the dark.

[smcni1968] 29/8/2017 02:44

Since the election BAB is down more or less in line with BAe (including dividend) which suggests its overall uncertainty rather than a BAB timebomb

[bili1946] 25/8/2017 17:07

Interestingly some large buys today......

[topdoc] 25/8/2017 16:36

whats going on next week.it says trading update 24th september

[yump] 25/8/2017 12:00

Once there's been a few scary warnings eg. Carillion ! - the value stocks will all get spooked to some extent, on the basis that one 'value trap' has come to pass with dire consequences for holders. For instance PETS has had a bad time for no apparent reason, lots of shorts and after the recent statement its recovered off what looks like a bottom.

I think if I'd been in here for a long time and had a profit to book, I'd probably book a chunk though.

If loads of the persistent drops are actually because of forthcoming warnings, then stock values will be the least of our worries.

My guess is that most stocks that are apparent value will come off the bottom by a decent amount and then the pundits and fund managers will start talking about 'value' and that the main market has gone far enough with the growth stock p/e's.

[suetballs] 25/8/2017 11:36

Feel a bit happier now I have sold 50% - not much fun watching the daily drip drip.
But I still believe this is a sound company.
Suet

[suetballs] 25/8/2017 11:32

Sold 50% of my holding - falling through £8?!
Suet

[spoole5] 24/8/2017 18:06

This chart looks like there's a warning coming!!

[yump] 24/8/2017 14:04

Is it possible that because the markets are in bull mode, that value is not a priority for funds or other significant investors. After all, you'd have to justify being in value stocks while others are rising, even if those others had silly high p/e's.

imo funds, analysts and managers are just as much sheep as the average pi.

[suetballs] 24/8/2017 13:44

Below £8 and I will be selling 50%.
Just can't understand it. Been here since the VT days and have overall done ok.
Suet - time to move on I think - ditched Woodford from my pension some time ago!

[topdoc] 24/8/2017 10:24

down AGAIN WHATS GOING ON

[dgwinterbottom] 24/8/2017 10:02

"DC or PFG like moment"?

[topdoc] 24/8/2017 09:14

are we heading for a DC or PFG like moment.
Stayed in long enough. now out at a loss.
dont fight the market
poor Woodford is not doing very well at the moment I am afraid

[dogwalker] 23/8/2017 12:08

Thanks, DG.

[suetballs] 22/8/2017 23:06

Woodford still a holder - could be the kiss of death. His income fund looks a shambles.
Suet

[smcni1968] 22/8/2017 22:46

Who is Evel Kinevel?

[blueball] 22/8/2017 18:36

Stay short.

[dgwinterbottom] 20/8/2017 11:25

Douglas fir - indeed I am wondering why it has drifted down to such a low point. As raised by others it may leave the ftse 100 that well see it fall further. In the two years between 2012 - 14 the uptrend channel was quite tight but from the highpoint thereafter the downward trend channel has been quite wide.Given its downward performance and the £ vs $ it could end up as a takeover target though there would be many issues to ponder depending on the predator ie: security & National Interests given MOD involvement. Thankfully Neil Woodford is still a holder though I fear he may dump if things get much worse.

[topdoc] 20/8/2017 09:55

780 last low reached on Brexit day and 7 years ago in 2012