William Hill Share Discussion Threads

[shugsy] 27/2/2014 16:13

If they up the dividend and post double digit growth it's going up fast.

[speedsgh] 27/2/2014 11:32

WMH has still not broken out of downtrend in place since start of Aug 2013. Needs to close above c385p to confirm breakout. RSI slightly overbought but MACD back in positive territory. Results may just define whether breakout is likely to occur in the near future. Aimho.

[shugsy] 27/2/2014 11:17

Results tomorrow so just treading water until then.

Hoping for nice rise tomorrow.

Typical markets have been weak otherwise we'd have been 400+ by now.

[jonojubb] 27/2/2014 11:04

Having some trouble breaking 380? And I have no idea why?

[2ngh] 25/2/2014 09:22

Might retrace a little now after the strong move. LAD figures awful, looks like they could go to the wall if FOBT news goes ahead due to the huge exposure they have for revenue.

Great trade in the sector now, Short LAD Long WMH

[hjs] 25/2/2014 07:43

380 here I come to start off this morning

[abdiel1812] 24/2/2014 16:24

And Still going north. hope it can keep it up over the next few days.

[shugsy] 24/2/2014 12:22

367 daily target just about hit.

[shugsy] 24/2/2014 09:16

Results this week should indicate double digit growth with massive potential out of US and OZ not to mention a dividend increase.

Get ready for the move.

[shugsy] 24/2/2014 09:14

When 360 goes its rapid move to 367 then 375

[trentendboy] 24/2/2014 08:43

LADS talking big on "responsible gaming" linking exec pay to problem gambling.

Looks like a concerted effort to head off political problems. Should be good news.

[shugsy] 24/2/2014 08:35

367 target today

Just need ftse to go positive.

[shugsy] 24/2/2014 08:19

Could hit 380 before friday results then 400 afterwards.

[shugsy] 24/2/2014 07:38

Another upgrade this morning to buy....


24 Feb 14 William Hill PLC Nomura Buy

[shugsy] 23/2/2014 13:42

Get ready for a quick return to 400 plus

[shugsy] 23/2/2014 13:42

Betting leaders' letter in defence of fixed-odds gaming
Gaming chiefs say facts are being ignored in emotional focus on problem gambling

In 1961, the UK Government took the decision to legalise off-course betting shops because it was understood that effective regulation was far better than prohibition. Today, a visit to the local bookies remains a safe and popular pastime for eight million customers each year and our industry has evolved over time as new forms of gambling have become popular, including gaming machines since 2002.
The modern betting sector is a highly regulated and responsible industry. Not only do we operate under strict rules imposed by the Gambling Commission and local authorities, but we go much further than our legal obligations. We do this because we believe it is the right thing to do for our customers and we have been working for many months to address growing concerns over gaming machines.
The overwhelming majority of our machine customers gamble responsibly. Problem gambling levels in the UK are low by international standards amounting to around half a percent of the population, and have not increased since the introduction of gaming machines in betting shops or the inception of online gambling. But we are not complacent as all gambling products have the capacity to cause harm to a small number of individuals.
As an industry we have worked closely together on developing a new Code for Responsible Gambling and extra safeguards on the use of gaming machines will be implemented this week. They include enforced breaks with automatic alerts on money and time spent both for the customers themselves and, importantly, our staff. We have trained nearly 40,000 staff to look out for signs of problem gambling behaviour and how best to approach customers who might need help.
The Code is only the first step and we are committed to adding more effective measures soon. We also fully endorse the Government's call for an 'evidence based debate' on gaming machines. That is why the betting industry is funding independent machines research commissioned by the Responsible Gambling Trust and providing full access to data on patterns of play.
People who bet responsibly and return are the bedrock of our businesses. We do not want our customers to develop problems. The launch of the Code this week demonstrates our determination to address concerns about problem gambling.

[2ngh] 21/2/2014 08:23

Trying to shake a few out but not working so back up.

[shugsy] 21/2/2014 08:11

Nice payout in a couple of weeks, make sure you reinest the dividends!

[shugsy] 21/2/2014 08:09

Tried to hit people's stops but no one selling!!

Get ready to go back up.

Goldmans say buy all the way to 450!!

[shugsy] 21/2/2014 07:39

365-370 today?

Ftse rallying.

[shugsy] 20/2/2014 21:01

11m traded so great volume supporting the rise today from a technical perspective. Dow rallying as well and ftse futures positive so should be another positive day tomorrow. Looking forward to results and dividends news next week to really light the fire and get the price moving back to where it should be.

[2ngh] 20/2/2014 16:58

Short position being aggressively reduced now also, disclosure just released.

One fund slashed their short position by 14% yesterday, so looks like it could run and run as they switch to long.

Short position now 1.9% here....

400 here we come..

[2ngh] 20/2/2014 16:55

Really strong auction pushing it to close at HOD.

Should now gap up and run, 360's tomorrow followed by 380 resistance end of next week before results.

If they up the dividend in the results next Friday then onto 400 and above.

Goldman's buy rating and 450 price target will help over the next few weeks as they rarely get it wrong and the markets tend to listen.

Positive info on US and OZ and we could be onto 500 and above quick time.

[trentendboy] 20/2/2014 14:16

Indeed. Today's PTEC news is good for the sector. Impressive results.

Still sure sure buying out PTEC was the best idea. Complacency....