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“In many ways, the stock market is like the weather in that if you don’t like the current conditions, all you have to do is wait a while.” Louis A Simpson, CEO and President of US Government Employees Insurance Company and close friend, confidante and adviser to Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway. Ukraine-Russia Conflict […]
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“Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.” Omar Khayyam (1048-1131). Persian astronomer, historian, philosopher and poet. The Russia-Ukraine Conflict Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is first and foremost a humanitarian tragedy and we hope for a peaceful solution although the prospects are finely balanced. It is difficult to imagine what a ‘fair’ peace […]
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Investment management
“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.” Winston Churchill (1874-1965), British Statesman and former Prime Minister Economic Update The first few days of February had distinct echoes of January with the contrasting fortunes of two prominent American technology companies taking centre stage. Facebook The month had only […]
Tags: Amazon, Facebook, inflation, Russia, Ukraine
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Investment management