Monthly Archives: October 2014

$GNG.L – Geong International – memories past

Posted on October 31, 2014 by

Just for fun’s sake, I thought I’d take a look at GNG (Geong International), which I hadn’t looked at for a very long time. “Geong International Ltd (GEONG) is a Jersey-based company, providing Internet software solutions for companies in China.” … Continue reading →

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$QPP.L – Quindell – a comment about cashflow

Posted on October 29, 2014 by

I have been finding the cashflow statements by Stockopedia to be particularly interesting, lately. I took at look at QPP. Its operating cashflow for y/e Dec 2013 was actually negative, at £-8.9m. What you see is that accounts receivables have … Continue reading →

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My #Manga drawing for October

Posted on October 28, 2014 by

I haven’t been doing much drawing this month, on account of doing a lot of work on mathematics. I did a quick sketch the other day of some character, but unfortunately I don’t know who it is. I still have … Continue reading →

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Riding the Unicorn (#Ubuntu)

Posted on October 26, 2014 by

Ubuntu came out with its latest and greatest recently, so I was keen to upgrade. I have a quiet, small form-factor ASUS VivoPC which I use as a server for web, mail, but also do a lot of programming work … Continue reading →

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$WAND.L – Wandisco overbought

Posted on October 22, 2014 by

Software company WAND (Wandisco) has been performing well. Its 2014Q3 explains why: booking have increased by 56% and 21% on prior year, and announces it has been selected by a Fortune 100 tech company. I have been bearish on WAND … Continue reading →

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Mathematical diversion: the ladder problem

Posted on October 21, 2014 by

This is a mathematical diversion to while away some time, and stim- ulate your brain. Try solving it before looking at the paper, as it states some basic equations and approaches quickly. The problem is stated be- low. There is … Continue reading →

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$ASC.L – ASOS – a quick’n’ dirty valuation

Posted on October 21, 2014 by

ASC (ASOS) finals are out today, prompting Paul Scott to tweet: “Lousy figures from ASOS. Is this co really any good? Have my doubts. Op margin only 5%. Profits down”. The market response was very positive, though, sending the shares … Continue reading →

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