UK 09:53 Tuesday, 6 October 2026
Breaking news and expert analysis on fast-moving AIM and LSE listed shares
The lack of market response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa is surprising. Although the virus itself will probably be contained, the prospect of strict limitations on the movement of people and goods to and from the region looks like a very real risk. Last night, British Airways announced it had suspended flights to Sierra Leone and Liberia until the end of August as a precaution. It is possible other airlines will follow, but if the disease continues to spread how much longer will it be before more far reaching official bans on travel are imposed?
Already a member? Sign in
• All premium articles
• Tom Winnifrith’s Bearcast
• Access to all the entire nearly 13 year archive
• ShareProphets Daily Newsletter
Cancel any time
This area of the ShareProphets.com site is for independent financial commentary. These blogs are provided by independent authors via a common carrier platform and do not represent the opinions of ShareProphets.com. ShareProphets.com does not monitor, approve, endorse or exert editorial control over these articles and does not therefore accept responsibility for or make any warranties in connection with or recommend that you or any third party rely on such information. The information available at ShareProphets.com is for your general information and use and is not intended to address your particular requirements. In particular, the information does not constitute any form of advice or recommendation by ShareProphets.com and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making (or refraining from making) any investment decisions.
Comments
Watson
Hi Tom, what’s your thoughts on the risks facing Aureus Mining? I’m already sitting on a fairly hefty paper loss and it dropped a bit this week. Thanks