UK 20:53 Sunday, 4 October 2026
Breaking news and expert analysis on fast-moving AIM and LSE listed shares
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On Friday we had the preliminary interim results from the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS.) Whereas one might have might have expected something slow and vaporous, they were instead robust and tangible enough to push the share price to rise not so much like the slowly rising ghost from the deep grave of its former self but more like a rocket on Guy Fawke's night. The numbers which lit the touch paper of the market’s hopes and best expectations were the reported figures for profits before tax and the operating profits during the first half.
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wildrides
Bastards ……….. just because I sold out months ago they go and make a profit out of no where . What !! Where the Castlemaine xxxx did that come from ? Did Hester give his bonus back or something ?
There must be some bad news coming surely ? Where is that regulator when you need him ! ……. find some more dodgy selling practices quick ………..it cant be that hard !
Jane
Stockopedia shows Lloyds on a PEG of only 0.23 and a PER of below 10. Their results are due this week. It’ll be interesting to compare the two.