Colin Morton
Colin Morton
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ahead both figures good people touch uk
They're good numbers, with both the UK and international figures a touch ahead of what people were expecting.
again buying few figures good insurance life looks people performing products quite relatively sales savings sector seems seen tough uk
We've seen quite good sales figures from all the UK life insurance stocks. It looks like people are buying savings products once more and the sector seems to be performing relatively well again now after a tough few years.
covering hear maybe position surprised
I'm very surprised to hear they've done this. Maybe they're covering their own position should someone else come in and make a bid.
bit difficult face looks premium skinny talking
It's difficult to see them getting it at that price; it would take a lot of talking to the institutions, because on the face of it the premium looks a bit skinny for Prudential shareholders.
banks growth investment model northern organic rock smaller surprise uk
It wouldn't be a surprise if one of the smaller UK banks got bought, but Northern Rock have always had a disciplined organic growth investment model of their own, so it would be something new for them.
companies fist good looking nervous uk
As a shareholder you get nervous when companies say they are looking at the U.S., because historically, UK firms haven't made a good fist of it over there.
business cylinders firing seem
The business really does seem to be firing on all cylinders at the moment.
companies growth guaranteed people save touch
These companies should, touch wood, have a guaranteed growth pool, because people will have to save more for their retirement.
react stock surprised
I would be surprised if the stock does not react pretty strongly.
dismiss loath pay price surprised willing
I would be surprised if someone was willing to pay at this price for the stock. I am pretty cynical, but I am loath to dismiss it completely.
price unclear whether willing
It's unclear whether they could find something in the U.S. at a price they'd be willing to pay.
bit good job
They are doing a very good job of controlling costs, which is what you want when things are a bit tougher.
activity deal driving seems
There just seems to be a new deal every day. M&A activity is driving the market.
almost billion cap company figure market saying third
If you look at the $65 billion figure and the market cap of about $200 billion, they're saying you could technically get back almost a third of the company by 2008.