Halma Share Discussion Threads

[stealth117] 10/6/2002 03:11

The 12 mth chart is a good example of a rising wedge.
It is very close to a decision point of breaking up/down.

[dailos] 17/5/2002 08:32

Creeping up again, our time will come (-:

[bdubs] 15/5/2002 14:45

djalan

It's interesting how different things can be read into a chart.
Yes, inverse H&S between Nov. and Mar. However I saw left shoulder of H&S between Dec. & Feb. the head in Mar. the right shoulder being formed after that?

Thanks for the two sites, I like chartpatterns for it's short, clear explanations - ideal for someone like me. One of the best I have seen was by Peter Temple about a year ago on AMPLE (iii as was). The news item I saw on another BB.

I have only put a 'toe in the water' into this in investment terms but I see it as a good med/long term investment that I can add to when appropriate with the added bonus of a possible bid at some time.

Regards BW.

[the brown] 14/5/2002 20:41

o come all ye faithful

[limpsfield chartist] 14/5/2002 10:25

I am still in and see a return to the 170 highs as the first natural target.

[limpsfield chartist] 14/5/2002 10:24

These are slowly grinding their way back up. I don't think they will set the world on fire but still looks good for 170+ first target

[werkhaus] 13/5/2002 21:55

looks like a classic pump and dump to me....IMHO

LONDON (AFX) - Shares in Halma PLC were major mid-cap casualties in midday
trade, tracking the sharply lower market trend, and knocked by news of a
full-year profit warning from the hazard detection and life protection systems
group, dealers said.
At 11.58 am, Halma shares were 8 pence lower at 148-1/2, holding above an
earlier low of 144 pence. At the same time the FTSE 250 index was 50.3 points
weaker at 6,135.7.
Earlier today, Halma warned that its results for the current financial year
are expected to be marginally below last year after it experienced weaker
conditions in the US market in the second half.
The group said this has had some impact on the performance of the Resistors
and Elevator Electronics businesses, for whom the US represents a major customer
segment.
Halma said its businesses in the UK, Europe and the Far East have remained
stable.
Despite some short-term weakness in market conditions, Halma added that it
remains firmly on track to deliver enhanced value to shareholders.
In reaction to the warning, Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein said it has
reduced its 2002 pretax profit forecast for Halma to 49.1 mln stg, down from
51.8 mln previously, with its EPS estimate cut to 9.3 pence from 9.9.
The broker has also scaled back its 2003 pretax profit estimates to 53.1 mln
stg, from 55.7 mln previously, with its EPS forecast reduced to 9.9 pence from
10.7.
Dresdner Kleinwort pointed out that although the shortfall on expectations
indicated by Halma is small, the broker feels it dents the group's credibility a
little, especially as it came as a surprise.
The broker added that although the statement is disappointing, Halma's
performance remains well ahead of most in the sector, which should ensure a
continued premium rating compared to the sector average.
Therefore, Dresdner Kleinwort said it reiterated its 'add' rating on Halma
shares.
jmh/ak
NNN

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[djalan] 13/5/2002 21:37

Bdubs

Inverse H & S?
Maybe right shoulder is forming
Have a look at



a nice section on H & S
I do not hold

Good luck
djal

ps, I trust you have read this

[bdubs] 13/5/2002 18:52

Hi djalan

Thanks for the chart. I have to admit it's not a classic example of a H&S at the moment but perhaps things will be clearer in a week or so!


Message for Structured Finance

Either I am missing something or your posting on the wrong BB.

[structured finance] 10/5/2002 20:39

I just got this email and I thought I'd pass it along. Please take a moment (SERIOUSLY) and write to [e-mail] and request that the minimum passing scores for the CFA exams be released prior to June 1, 2002. Hopefully, we'll all score well above the minimum passing score - but I'd still like to know what constitutes a passing score all the same.

In the 2002 CFA Study Guide, AIMR states "The AIMR Board of Governors, the body responsible for establishing the CFA examination and grading standards, sets the minimum passing score for each examination level. Pass rates are the result of, not determinant of, the minimum passing score." And "AIMR does not [currently] release minimum passing scores."

This new policy begs three questions:
1. Should the minimum passing scores be kept secret from CFA candidates?

2. Should the minimum passing scores be determined before or after June 1st?

3. What party benefits from the current grading policy?
Our opinion?

Put it this way...if your government said "tell us what you made last year, and then we will tell you what you owe...plus, we will not tell you how we calculated your taxes or tax rate," how would you feel?

So as a CFA candidate, what is your opinion? There is strength in numbers! Write to [e-mail] and demand that minimum passing scores be released prior to June 1, 2002.

[structured finance] 10/5/2002 20:38

you're not a CFA until you've done the 3 years work. You can only say that you've passed all the levels, but considering yourself "chartered" is grounds for expulsion from the program.

But i dont know, im going to do the best i can regardless. i think knowing how many i had to get correct would make me nervous.

of course, i could always not look at the # required to pass and others who want to see could look. choice is always better than no choice.

i suspect the AIMR likes to do some analysis before it releases the score, allowing for a certain % to pass, a certain % to fail..

[djalan] 10/5/2002 20:37

& heres the chart

[bdubs] 10/5/2002 19:48

This is my first posting on this BB.
I have been tracking these shares for a number of months now and finaly bought recently.
However, I was looking at the long term line chart today and it looks as if a head and shoulders is begining to form. This of course often predicts a strong movement to come - lets hope its up!

[the brown] 09/5/2002 20:43

has bottomed out now,3rd +4th qu to be solid rebound,poss bid as well
volumes strong and steady,directors buying,sure sign!

[limpsfield chartist] 09/5/2002 15:32

Looks like they have finally decided to get a move on - looking for a return to 170 first.

LC

[limpsfield chartist] 09/5/2002 15:32

Looks like they have finally decided to get a move on - looking for a return to 170 first.

LC

[cavendish] 03/5/2002 20:45

More shares have changed hands this week than in any other week during the last two years, and probably longer than that. Is something going on here? Does anyone know anything?

[dailos] 03/5/2002 11:37

Baffled as to why this is not rising, MM buying yesterday plus large trades yesterday and today, all look like buys, i know, patience!, but seems strange to be marked down, or are the MM trying to make a loss?!

[limpsfield chartist] 02/5/2002 13:17

I bought some last week - solid two year uptrend and 145/50 looks like good support.

[limpsfield chartist] 02/5/2002 13:16

I bought some last week - solid two year uptrend and 145/50 looks like good support.

[cda] 14/3/2002 14:45

One of Halma's companies namely Palmer Environmental has just released a revolutionary new Water Leakage Detector for underground pipes. Keep an eye on this one

[hectorp] 07/1/2002 15:10

Halma tipped by Killik and Co in the Monthly View last week and I bought for my 'conservative + income' folio. Considered 'low risk' by the brokers mentioned above. I've little interest in the company however, if it puts on 10% plus dividend over 12 months I'll be grateful.

back to sleep again zzzzz.

[alfwilson] 19/11/2001 14:12

Be careful with Halma. IMHO (and experience)this company is managed by numbers, where there is always the very real danger that company's managers will make decisions to satisfy the short term numbers rather than the right decisions for the long term benefit of the business.

[the brown] 19/11/2001 13:22

keep an eye on it this week and next

[zzaxx99] 16/11/2001 00:27

Hey, now you're a regular :-)