The FTSE was slightly down yesterday, closing at 7338.99 (-0.15%)<\/p>\n
The west\u2019s leading economic think-tank (OECD) has raised its outlook for the UK this year. The pairs based organisation has predicted the UK economy will grow by 1.6% this year. The forecast has increased from the 1.2% predicted in November 2016. The increase growth percentage is a positive for the Share Market
\nResearch has shown that the most successful investors are those that invest for the long term. Not everybody is going to be like Warren Buffet \u2013 the world\u2019s greatest investor; a leaf that should be taken out of his book is that he is a long-term investor.
\nAs we know, we have traders and investors, and I believe a person\u2019s temperament would determine if a person would be an investor or trader or even both.
\nFor people that don\u2019t like to be stressed out, trading should be something that they think about twice . I don\u2019t think trading is the best route for creative people, I would say medium to long term investing, is a better option.
\nThe reason is simple, stress dissipates energy, and energy is needed to be creative. A long term investor would follow the market, research on opportunities and take action, such an individual, would have a long-term mind-set when picking opportunities and making decisions.
\nTalking about long-term investments, I saw some interesting news today about a company called Just Eat, it\u2019s on the FSTE 250 index, and it is the second best performer, it is currently trading at 545.50 pence up by 5%.
\nJust Eat are online takeaway delivery, and as we all know, food is something that people can\u2019t do without,\u00a0 This factor alone could indicate that it could have good long-term prospects. Obviously, other factors have to must be taken into consideration such as competition, but looking at it logically, it should be on people watch list.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s pre-tax profit in 2016, more than double by 163.8%, from \u00a334.6 million in 2015 to \u00a3 91.3 million in 2016. Just Eat are based in the UK, and also have an international market, and there is strong growth in both markets.<\/p>\n
So do your research, – fundamental analysis, have a look at the appropriate ratios such as Net profit margins, Price to book value, Long-term debt ratio, etc., Then have a look at the Charts to guide you in the right timing in stepping into the market if you so desire. Try to be patient if the stock\/share trading in an old bought territory.<\/p>\n
Also in the Financial news is General Motors Europe makers of Vauxhall and Opel are being sold to the company that owns Peugeot and Citroen, for \u00a31.9bn.
\nVauxhall and Opel have not made a profit since 1999, so it makes sense in a way, that what they have been doing is not working, and they have finally come to that realisation.
\nLet\u2019s hope that current employees wouldn\u2019t lose out on this new takeover. Peugeot\u2019s chief executive Carlos Tavares has promised not to shut any Opel and Vauxhall plants after the brand’s acquisition.<\/p>\n
Until Next time, keep Believing, Keep Hoping & Keep Loving<\/p>\n
Peace Daniel<\/p>\n
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