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[johnwise] 26/1/2021 08:55

Coronavirus new strain: Two symptoms that are 'strong predictors' of a hospital visit


THE NEW strain of coronavirus first discovered in the UK has led to a sharp rise in hospital admissions since the beginning of January. Research is ongoing to understand the nature and severity of symptoms. An earlier study identified two symptoms that are 'strong predictors' of a hospital visit.

[prbshares] 26/1/2021 08:41

Manics : hard to say but basing it of the chart, I think your 130-134p target could be achievable ? I have been long on barc prior so this is kind of new territory ...

[johnwise] 26/1/2021 08:38

So the Oxford Astrazenza vaccine hailed by Boris Johnston as a " gamechanger" is in reality only 8% effective . Snake Oil by any other name . ?


Brussels threat to UK vaccine supplies after it demands Pfizer informs them of non-EU exports as regulator 'plans to REJECT use of Oxford jab for over-65s' after Germany claim it is only 8% effective in pensioners

[manics] 26/1/2021 08:34

RR. 08:30 bounce? 5% maybe? Careful...

PRBSHARES: GL, what's your target?

[prbshares] 26/1/2021 08:30

Manics: hoping this was the right move but took a short position today.

Johnwise : lets hope that covid can be reduced enough to see some light at the end of the tunnel... we saw the impact a decreasing 'R' number had last summer but we really need to have the vaccine in the masses to regain control

[johnwise] 26/1/2021 08:17

Britain’s jobless rate has soared to its highest level for more than four years as official figures showed nearly 830,000 workers have been dropped from UK payrolls since the start of the pandemic.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed the unemployment rate reached 5% for the first time since early 2016 in the three months to November after another 202,000 people lost their jobs.

[prbshares] 26/1/2021 08:13

interesting step up this morning for barc ....

[prbshares] 26/1/2021 08:07

could well be Manics...furlough has been the tent in a storm but how long will the government keep the pegs in ?

[manics] 26/1/2021 08:01

PRBSHARES: One wonders what that number would be without furlough, triple?

[prbshares] 26/1/2021 08:00

5% is a truly harsh statistic .... bring on the warm spring, lower 'R' number and lets hope that the vaccine rollout doesn't slowdown due to brexit/EU complications !

[manics] 26/1/2021 07:40

5% is pretty remarkable all things considered, imo

[johnwise] 26/1/2021 07:29

Biden the 78 year old senile President and we have the democrats going through a show,the fact that they will not get Trump impeached is not a problem to them,they are parading their woke liberal/communist agenda..


Donald Trump has confirmed he will set up an 'Office of the Former President,' in Florida, indicating he will continue to use his considerable political clout to shape Republican politics.
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[zaxarobal] 25/1/2021 20:12

Markets will 'flush out' some subprime excess but it won't be a crisis' - Ben Bernanke

[portside1] 25/1/2021 20:05

I have been taking the drug for gout for 35 yearsNow they are going to use it for prevention of covid

[manics] 25/1/2021 19:58

PRBSHARES: ah Mr. Market, what is it they say about Hotel California?!The IB defends 90p imo (today we are some way away at 137p). Results should show a positive momentum in that business I would agree. I mean, the IB always delivers in recent history. As I believe you're suggesting BARC results might look close on the calendar though they're still an age away so far as market timing can go.So you have a while to consider your position, or perhaps cost average in over the coming weeks if you want long ahead of the day. That way however the price moves ahead of, you don't really have to beat yourself up as you're true to a strategy. FWIW if the market affords me the opportunity I'd like to be begin buying between 130-134p ahead of results. I wouldn't like to be holding below the MA200 (per charts above) which may come into play before results post.GL if you get further involved and do let the BB know how you get on!

[johnwise] 25/1/2021 18:28

VIDEO

Biden Begins with HUMILIATING Approval Rating as the WEAKEST President EVER!!!

[diku] 25/1/2021 17:45

Manics...yes Barc is looking a bit over sold so smallish bounce is due...end of the month will play out this week...but have noticed from past bank shares tend to weaken ahead of reporting season so watch first 2 weeks of Feb...I would prefer around the low 120p just before reporting season...

[prbshares] 25/1/2021 17:15

Hi Manics, I stepped back into the market last year after covid tore things apart. Its been a while to say the least and barc seemed a solid place to start. I hopped in and out for a while but the old nerves stepped back in as volatility grew... I have a small position in her still now but missed the boat on a 'short' from your 150p...bit gutted! I am looking to build on my position but finding it hard to establish where barc will plateau before she climbs again. 18th Feb results could be quite strong based primarily on the investment side and maybe there could be a mention of the divi ? I have followed your posts and respect your input. stay safe

[manics] 25/1/2021 16:36

137.12p your end of day UT, very moderately above cash close.

[manics] 25/1/2021 15:40

GME $140. Quoted at $93 an hour ago -bottled it.

[portside1] 25/1/2021 15:08

Just had more it will be fine

[portside1] 25/1/2021 15:08

18th of feb results I believe they will beat est And move up