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Advanced-Fail2445

4 days later and that's your response? My point was that you were moving the goalposts. I highlighted it to the point where you yourself complained about it without having the self awareness. GDP was irrelevant to the conversation. I could take a number of convenient metrics where the UK is better than the US. Homicide was just one example. Freedom is another one which I find rather funny. All moot. Take this as a lesson, don't change the goalposts mate.

AnyHat8807

probs not any lower than UK salaries so I'll take it lol.

AnyHat8807

nah. UK.

HaydnH

I'll be the big five oh next year, I smoked since I was 14-15. About 2010 when vaping first started, I heard about it and thought hey, I'll give it a go. I bought a high end device, which back then looked more like a Dr Who sonic screwdriver than a current day vape, it was seriously a foot long, I could probably post it on the whatisit sub right now and people would assume it was a sex toy. Along with the device, I found a small company making "juices" (in the UK rather than US) near me who I still use today. My first flavour was rhubarb and custard, the old school sweets rather than dessert, and it tasted just like my memory remembered it. I didn't quit smoking, I was just trying vaping on top to see if it worked. Within a week I was lighting cigarettes and putting them out immediately because they were disgusting compared to the rhubarb and custard flavour. Chemically, if you analyse cigarette smoke Vs vape, ll the same chemicals are there, just 1000th of the amount in vapes vs smokes. Personally, I think vapes are one of the biggest health benefits of our generation. It may be annoying for people to walk down the street in a candy floss scented Choo Choo train, but the amount of lives it must save is worth it. I hate Trump, more than most, but he's right here. Keep the flavours, make it easy to get off the smokes.

kim82352

Not just UK. Something like all but 3 international markets beat S&P 500.

kim82352

UK stocks outperformed Wall Street this year — and investors see more upside ahead in 2026

snoopyjcw

We (the UK) have the same with the right wing idiots here. It's depressing. It's completely fractured the country. The right wing hold over much of print and social media means it's not likely to change any time soon.

Book_Dragon_24

You‘ve definitely thought of the reason. It makes them money. In the SEPA area there is a European law that says settlement must be next business day. When I load up by IBRK UK account from by bank account in Switzerland it‘s available SAME DAY. Like two hours later. It‘a just bad banking laws where you live I guess and they take advantage of that.

kaapooj

Greek debt is considerably cheaper than UK debt: 10y UK: 4.52 10y GR: 3.48

Kiiaru

That's because everywhere major studios are subsidize game development. Montreal, UK, SoKo, Japan, etc... [When Japan announces they're giving $20 billion to game and anime studios who operate there](https://www.dexerto.com/gaming/japan-reveals-130-billion-plan-to-spread-their-anime-and-games-worldwide-3279580/) it becomes stupid not to at least consider moving your business to a place like that. What has America offered lately? Oh yeah. Tariffs...

Gorgenapper

Just watched some channel where a British chef spent 5 hours to cook up a pub burger that [looked nothing like a burger](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7pIWhvXi_HY), just piled up 15" high like a giant 🍆 it looked like you were supposed to start deep throating it. Puts on the UK

Fun-Valuable-7355

I can’t even get ANY silver bullion. In UK

Emotional-Power-7242

The benefit to using a target date fund is your can't mess it up. If you instead buy a global index fund like VT and a bond index fund like BND you could decide on the wrong ratio of stocks to bonds. If you split VT into a US index fund like VTI and an international index fund like VXUS you could decide on the wrong ratio of US to international. Every choice you add is another opportunity to make the wrong choice, and many investors will make the wrong choice. Nobody in this sub knows what they're talking about so don't worry if they say bonds are bad. Bonds are necessary. Young investors don't all need bonds, which is why a target date fund has you in a low percentage while youre young. Market cap weighted just means you buy more of the companies worth the most and less of the companies worth the least. You weight the index based on how much the companies are worth. Diversification means you invest across a wide spectrum of industries, countries, values, so that if say the US market ranks your entire portfolio doesn't tank with it because it isn't 100% in US stocks. Your target date fund (or global index fund like VT) also has stocks from the UK, Japan, China, Africa, etc.

EvidenceOk388

Because there’s not really a reason to lol. I would pee myself if you’re from Canada or the UK.

Teach_Fish_Man

No, the public dont elect the Supreme Court in the USA, just as they dont do that in, you know, the UK either, widely considered the most naturally stable DEMOCRACY That would be because electing the Supreme Court is not actually a measurement of a country’s democracy, unlike, say, holding elections to elect their officials, like, say, that recent election in the USA in which people voted through the electoral college (key word: ELECTORAL) for, you know, the president But then the USA is only a few hundred years old so its not surprising its people have no understanding of systems far older than it

DataExternal4451

OTLK fell from \~2.6 on 25th August due to receiving Complete Response Letter (CRL). They have resubmitted and the PDUFA goal date is now 31st December. They are approved in EU and UK so there should be significant impact if they get approval for US

xampf2

IBKR UK supports Wise transfers. Did you look into that?

Gold_Quarter9521

you could do options on stocks, or as people suggest, use the ETF route- there have been a couple of ucits ETFs listed recently that do such, or use some of the existing. already mentioned tickers. Or consider moving up the risk scale within the bond category or possibly consider 'alternatives'- there has been an interesting catastrophe bond ETF launched this week that 'may' yield 8-10%. Many ways to skin a cat but remember in investing, there is never a free lunch... with higher yields comes (usually) higher risk, or in the covered call example, not100% participation in an equity index/stock rise... You can get some high yield stuff (almost twice bonds) but it depends if you want to sleep at night. Also depends whether you are US or UK based- the universe in the US for these more esoteric ETFs is far wider (thanks to EU regulation ofretail).

Alternative-Log-2697

For a first world country America is genuinely decades behind the rest of the modern world when it comes to banking. In the UK we get BACS payments EARLY 🥱

PapaJrer

Sentiment on Ocado has been pretty low since pullback on their Kroger partnership. But imo Kroger was always a bad fit. Partnerships outside the US are looking exciting - Lotte, Aeon, Coles etc - and their retail arm is the fastest growing grocer in the UK. As for the tech, their robotic warehousing is best in class, and things like their on grid robotic pick have picked billions of items irl.  They completed a development cycle this year, so are going into 2026 focused on signing further deals and rollout.

Big-Chungus-12

I wish peoples opinions actually influenced corporations, most people I see on social media tried to boycott McDonalds Starbucks and target and didn’t do anything. They will keep going as long as the price is reasonable, which a monopoly would be doubtful as there would be somewhat competitiveness g domestically and even international (China and UK)

WickedSensitiveCrew

There was news today that Lyft and Uber are partnering with Baidu on robotaxis in the UK. To me the simpler and more likely outcome is there will be multiple companies that have robotaxis. People need to look beyond Mag 7. Uber and Lyft already do.

Matt2_ASC

Right. Could you imagine the most powerful military in the world broadcasting the trouble it has with electromagnetic noise that the UK has had in place for decades? You are telling the world that you have significant weakness to your military capabilities. It is clearly not the real issue or they never would have said it.

Fun-Committee8693

Who cares about he UK

ETFBro4DaWinz

UK bonds down, UK stocks down, GBPUSD up. Any explanation?

Ok-Angle347

Anyone looking at OTLK? Looks like they hopefully get approval in the next few days. Drug is already approved in UK. Looks good to me but I am awful at picking stocks and feel like I’m missing something.

orsomeshitidk

Imagine how bad the Mexican food is in the UK. Beans on toast mother fuckers

Trayeboujee

Quick fact checks and things worth reconsidering: 1) Valens isn’t just a “talked about” asset — it’s already integrated and creating real synergies. SNDL completed the Valens acquisition in early 2023, bringing in extraction, processing, and manufacturing capabilities that materially expanded product offerings and lowered cost structures. The combined company generates over $1 B in pro-forma revenue and SNDL has realized annualized cost savings that have already exceeded targets. 2) They’re not sitting on GMP hopes ,they are executing partnerships. SNDL has signed agreements with HYTN for EU-GMP-certified manufacturing and received initial purchase orders under that partnership. HYTN will process EU GMP product for export to regulated markets like the UK, showing SNDL is moving toward standardized pharmaceutical production capacity, not just implying it. HYTN Innovations Inc. 3) They do have a strategic balance sheet , no debt & large cash/investments. As of early 2025, SNDL reported hundreds of millions in cash and marketable securities, zero debt, and ~$1.1 B in net book value. That gives them flexibility to deploy capital, buy back stock, and pursue growth or restructuring opportunities. 4) The U.S. optionality you dismiss isn’t zero , it’s structured differently. SNDL’s SunStream vehicle holds secured positions in U.S. cannabis operators that can convert into equity if federal law changes (e.g., Schedule III rescheduling, which would unlock banking and tax efficiencies). If that catalyst hits, those positions instantly become operating assets with real revenue potential. This is a legally embedded upside, not just narrative fluff. 5) They’re strategically pruning and optimizing operations, not just holding failing assets. SNDL has rationalized its facility footprint, cut costs, improved margins, and is expanding higher-growth segments (e.g., infused products, retail data monetization). These are execution moves toward profitability, not just high-level promises. Yes, SNDL has legacy challenges and the transition isn’t complete ,but facts show they’re actively executing acquisitions, reducing costs, improving cash flow, building GMP partnerships, and holding structured optionality in the U.S.. That’s a lot more than “vague words on a slide.” If you’re bearish because you think nothing is happening behind the scenes, the actual filings and press releases suggest there are operational and strategic catalysts worth examining

Pristine_Hurry_4693

**DRTS’s clinical, regulatory, financial and commercial achievements and progress:** ‏FDA Breakthrough Device Designation ‏FDA TAP program inclusion ‏FDA MDSAP certification ‏FDA IDE’s for five cancers and counting Including ‏FDA PHASE 3 completion for one indication in H1 2026 ‏And FDA Phase 2 and other stages of trials going on in parallel for different indications (cancer types) ‏FDA approval for commercial factory in the US, with other factories built and more in planing ⁠100% tumor response rate in early FDA trials ‏Effective against all tumor types, including unmet needs like Pancreas, Lungs, Brain (GBM), Breast etc… ‏Activates immune system ⁠50+ clinical sites worldwide (including USA, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Russia, Italy…) ‏Patents, IP and more…

stickman07738

I always laugh at this stuff as the UK, Ireland and the EU has been employing offshore wind for multi-decades. It is just political nonsense - I wish reasonable people were in charge.

kal14144

The UK one was signed but it’s already collapsing lol

Wanderlust-Bow

Yeah, that’s the UK story in a nutshell — big catch-up year after basically doing nothing for ages. 2024/25 feels more like “value finally waking up” than a long-term trend shift. Still solid for dividends and defensive exposure, but I wouldn’t bet the farm on FTSE alone. I keep UK exposure as a slice, not the whole pie, especially if you’re earning/spending in other currencies. Having a cheap FX-friendly account (I use Blackcat for that) makes rebalancing across markets way less annoying.

JimmyMcTrade

I love the UK band, Squeeze.

_DoubleBubbler_

ENSI is my top UK pick for 2026 as I expect it to double by this time next year all things going well.

Apotropaic-Pineapple

I've been holding RYCEY (Rolls Royce) since it was sub-1.50. I intend to hold it indefinitely. They have national contracts (UK and elsewhere), promising technologies, and a dividend. It is a household name in the UK and elsewhere. Nevermind the fancy cars: they do a lot of other things, like jet engines. Global air travel just increases. Militaries are also upgrading and rearming.

betaX52

Not only UK, the Romanian BET index outperformed S&P500 by more than double this year as well. I know it’s apple to oranges, but still, funny.

kal14144

Wait there’s a good part of the UK?

SingleManVibes76

For someone in the UK, Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust is a way to get into SpaceX. LON: SMT

watch-nerd

Not just UK. Something like all but 3 international markets beat S&P 500.

sneakypete2000

I would rather kill myself than invest in the UK

random120604

Oi fak u say m8. U gt problem w UK?

Michael_G-Scott

They have Robinhood options trading in the UK too

Badmotorfinger87

Why are there people from the UK in here WTF

BruhbruhbrhbruhbruH

Ok, let’s talk tourism. US is #1 in the world and UK is #6. Not really a debate here. But who cares really, let’s talk about things that actually matter: UK GDP is under 4 trillion while US GDP is 30 trillion. The poorest states in america yes even mississippi alabama which people here love to clown on are richer per capita than the UK

Advanced-Fail2445

I mean the UK had a faster growing GDP in the G7 for H1 of 25. But we're talking Tourism.

False_Mulberry8601

Plenty of Americans seem to invest purely in the s&p500. That has been a great strategy (albeit more through circumstance than financial insight) since 2008/9. However, as we know, the history of economic cycles means it probably won’t be the best performing index over the next 20 years as comparative advantage changes amongst the major economies. For example, during the US lost decade after the dot com bust, funds were allocated to Europe, China, property and the US was an absolute dog for investors. Even this year, you may cheer the performance of the S&P500, but it is one of the poorest performers of the top 20 economies. I don’t have a pro-US bias given I am in the UK, so global funds are the way forward. As there isn’t any guarantee any of the AI companies will be able to justify their valuations in the next 12 months (and China may take the lead), and the concentration of market cap amongst the big 7 tech stocks, you may want to diversify. However, you don’t give any indication of your tolerance to risk or patriotism, so it’s difficult to give you a steer. However, I suspect “SPY/ VOO and chill” may not be applicable for the next 20 years. Your president has once again made the US a liability.

Honest-Librarian7647

Already have a basket of space stocks that might add to...also looking at some UK clean tech plays

Deep_Opportunity_883

I'm sorry I don't know who this guy/girl. But apparently it is/was common gesture among both US and UK politicians and alike since QEII and her uncle

LasyKuuga

UK so it works more like an extra tax then an actual loan

bourbonwarrior

SNDL/Sunstream and perhaps Jupiter Fund could partner up and do what they do best - predator lend and secure prime, unfettered accretive assets in CAN-US-EU-AUS-Israel-UK-Germany and beyond. These firms might be going the way of the Dodo in 2026-27, by then SNDL will be a Pharma Grade juggernaut with the largest capacity, throughput, margins, etc reinforcing the "financial flywheel". Bash it, embrace it, I don't give a toss. Do your own research, trade accordingly.

glisteningoxygen

In the UK? Its about three forms, six signatures and all done via an online portal. You can be scamming ethics for their gruel vouchers in about half a lunch break

Cautious-Twist8888

Asteroid mining, what would be the cost to mine that. Imagine putting life on the moon first. To mine that gold, gold will need to be valued at million or billion an ounce first, well maybe not Zimbabwian dollars.  There is artificial way to create gold via fusion reactor and also via splitting atoms both remain uneconomical.of you say gold will be cheap, yea it has very good conductivity and will be used in electronics etc..so does have value instead of just being a pet rock. Bitcoin in itself has no utility whatsoever but Blockchain technology seems to be  useful and is independent of bitcoin.  The only advantage of had was first mover advantage in creating ecosystem but to mine 1 bitcoin is going to 100k in USA. Besides, ppl invested in bitcoin because of the momentum like op intends to do and doesn't know why he wants to buy bitcoin. All these ppl talking about bitcoin being unable to seized, well UK government has it because they seized it from individuals and if scammers know you have bitcoin just be prepared to get continually spammed by scammers.  It's a speculative asset based on receipt of Blockchain verification and makes it look like gold coin, just to artificially pump it. Paying for a verification receipt I don't know that seems a bit absurd.

charliedayismyhero

I'm glad UK capital gains tax laws aren't as fuckery as the IRS is in the US. I should probably definitely do some calculations make sure im holding enough back to pay that tax. I "SHOULD" be fine.

SlfImpr

AI trade is dead 😂 Meanwhile: >[https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd6xl3ql3v0o](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd6xl3ql3v0o) >One in three adults in the UK are using artificial intelligence (AI) for emotional support or social interaction, according to research published by a government body.

coolopinionlmao

Here is a summary of the data regarding child firearm deaths (ages 1–19) in the United States and how they compare globally: * **Leading Cause of Death:** Firearms are the **#1 cause of death** for children and teens in the U.S., surpassing car accidents and cancer. * **Annual Deaths:** Approximately **4,500 to 4,800** children and adolescents die from gun-related injuries each year in the U.S. * **A Stark Outlier:** The U.S. accounts for nearly **90% of all firearm deaths** among children across all high-income, industrialized nations combined. * **Massive Disparity:** Compared to peer nations like Canada or the UK, U.S. children are roughly **18 to 20 times more likely** to die from gun violence. * **Intent Breakdown:** About **60%** of these deaths are homicides, **32%** are suicides, and **5%** are unintentional/accidental shootings. * **High Injury Rate:** Beyond fatalities, over **17,000 children** are wounded by gunfire every year in the U.S. * **Access in the Home:** An estimated **4.6 million** U.S. children live in households with at least one loaded and unlocked firearm.

bridgford

Stupidly bought SGD yesterday, then (like everything I touch), it immediately plummeted. Woke up today (UK) and ticker has changed to RENX and it's running!

Heidruns_Herdsman

The UK is out of money because they ended open trade with their largest and closest market. Like the US has done with Canada.

NotEasyOne_Regard

UK is a constitutional monarchy.

DarkReignRecruiter

This has been vastly exaggerated like so much else to make the UK the new red scare for right wing America. The reality does not match the hype.

ETFBro4DaWinz

The UK government is going to put spyware on every smartphone in the UK except the King's of course, if you are wondering how the world's oldest democracy is getting along

unanymous2288

From my understanding they want to unfreeze russian assets to give zelensky a loan to buy more weapons to attack russia. Meaning UK is out of money to loan….

amg-rx7

All World Developed based on the limited performance data but I’d be analyzing the charts at additional intervals going as far back as 10 years and see how the performance and drawdowns net out. Also, half of the people responding probably didn’t read past the headline and don’t realize you’re in the UK with a different currency to affect performance

EventHorizonbyGA

There would be 100,000+ a day in the US. More in from Korea, Japan, India, Europe, UK, etc. There would 100-1000 a second.

TherealCarbunc

also to add to the above: # The "Heavyweights" at the Table (Restructuring) This isn't just a generic debt talk; the world’s most powerful restructuring firms are in a room deciding the fate of the company. **Representing NFE:** **Houlihan Lokey** (the #1 global restructuring advisor). They specialize in "Liability Management," which is a fancy way of saying they find ways to save the company and the equity without a total wipeout. **Representing the Lenders:** **FTI Consulting**, alongside heavy-hitting law firms **Akin Gump** and **Paul Weiss**. **The "UK Scheme":** Management is reportedly exploring a **UK Scheme of Arrangement**. Unlike a US Chapter 11, this is often faster, more surgical, and can allow the company to restructure its debt while keeping its massive assets (like the PR contract) untouched. **Why it Triggers a Squeeze (The "Survival" Rally)** Short sellers are currently betting on a **$0.00** outcome. A U.K. Scheme is a court-sanctioned deal that allows NFE to keep operating. * **Removing the Zero:** The moment a Scheme is sanctioned, the "Bankruptcy" thesis dies. Shorts who are paying **98% interest** to wait for a collapse will realize they are trapped in a solvent company. * **The Forced Cover:** If the stock price jumps on the news of a successful restructuring, shorts will be forced to buy back **64 million shares** into a rising market to limit their losses. # 2. The Impact on Current Shareholders (Dilution vs. Value) A U.K. Scheme usually includes a **Debt-for-Equity Swap**. This means some of NFE's $9.3B debt is deleted in exchange for new shares. * **The Bad (Dilution):** Your percentage of the company gets smaller because there are more shares in existence. * **The Good (Enterprise Value):** While you own a "smaller slice," the **size of the pie** often grows significantly. A company with $4B in debt is worth exponentially more to the market than a company with $9B in debt. * **Contract Protection:** Unlike a U.S. Chapter 11, the U.K. Scheme is designed to be **"contract-neutral."** This means NFE's crown jewels—the **$3.2B Puerto Rico contract** and the **Brazil terminals**—remain intact and operational, protecting the underlying value of the business. # 3. Why Houlihan Lokey matters here NFE hired **Houlihan Lokey** specifically because they are the masters of the "Liability Management Exercise" (LME). * Their goal is almost always to **avoid a wipeout.** * They often structure deals where existing shareholders keep enough equity to benefit from a "recovery rally." If they can negotiate a deal where debt is pushed back (matures later) rather than converted to shares immediately, dilution is minimized, and the squeeze potential maximized.

bank_truth

The biggest lever here is fees and tax wrappers, not squeezing extra return out of US tech. A 1.5% all in fee is a big drag over decades, and DIY index funds inside an ISA remove that without changing risk much. All in S and P is workable long term, but for a UK investor a global fund smooths currency swings and avoids relying on one market cycle. Nasdaq just tilts you harder into tech, which already dominates the S and P anyway.

Impressive-Joke-3119

SMH I sure as hell don't need UK support. lmao

will0593

For me I'd do 20 US 80 UK to start just so if it goes tits up you don't have as much of a tax or money loss stake. I see it as a lot of hype, the lust for AI, the current administration and their insider trading and outright scamming like trumps cryptos. But the market can act deranged longer than a person can be financially stable. Well I'm American so I don't know the pound to dollar conversion but if it's worse on your end it absolutely matters

Appropriate-Apple838

I’m UK‑based, so yeah the tax side is something I’m trying to figure out. I know about the W‑8BEN form for US stocks, but beyond that I’m not sure how much tax drag there really is compared to just sticking with UK/global funds. Couple of things I’d like to ask you: * When you say “not all” into the US, what split do you think makes sense for someone starting out? * Do you see the recent US run as fundamentals or hype — and how do you judge that? * From a UK perspective, do you think the currency swings (GBP/USD) matter more than the tax differences? I get the idea of not going all‑in, but I’m trying to understand how much of that is about taxes vs actual market risk.

will0593

Are you in the UK or US market already? Tax differences based on international trading may be relevant. It's been recently that the US market was running wild but how much of it is viable fundamentals vs vibes and hopium and insider manipulation? If anything maybe pull out some money amd put it in the US market, but not all

TheHoboDwarf

they've just eliminated the UK market from VMware, theyve cut resellers from 1,200 to 110. yes theyve made a profit since the acquisition, but customers are running for the hills, sold my shares as it wont be substantial. 3-4 years before an enquiry into the purchase.

KittyLover-7

UK economy has been struggling for 2 decades now

glisteningoxygen

Productivity has been dog shit in the UK for decades. The latest gambit of importing millions of Bomalians hasn't fixed it somehow.

LasyKuuga

UK interest rate cut. I wanna cope but I know this still won’t fix the job market

Salty-Bid1597

UK CPI is 50% above the BoE's target. And they're cutting rates. We've all become inured to this financial repression. It was clear some years ago that the only way for western goverments to get of their enormous debt was to inflate it away (something denied strenuously) and here we are pretending 3.5% inflation is perfectly OK and maybe a little low. Stock prices will correct not from going down in nominal terms but by their real value being eroded consistently over a decade or more. 14 years of 3% inflation compounded means a real terms erosion of 50%. Cash is a very bad investment.

Soft_Distribution730

Dear US, can you get rid of that fat, corrupt, lying old bastard, so that we can be mates again? Cheers from the UK.

pingu_nootnoot

Every country has done this, the US , Japan, now China. Nobody respects IP rights until they have IP of their own to protect. As an example, 19th century US publishers were notorious for copying UK books and publishing them without paying the authors, which was all completely legal according to US law. [Charles Dickens](https://fishstewip.com/charles-dickens-and-the-ghost-of-copyright-future-fish-tank-newsletter-volume-23-issue-8/) complained about it constantly. Even Benjamin Franklin was a well-known pirate/publisher. You can be annoyed by China’s behaviour if you like, but it really should not surprise you.

zxc123zxc123

OP talking in years but the market is up this year with: * S&P500 +14.3% * DOW +12.5% * QQQ +17.5% * R2K +11.87% * Gold +67.74% * Silver +128.27% * Markets in Korea, Germany, Canada, Japan, UK, and most of the world outperforming the US. * Single family homes still chonking up * Cash ~4% Sounds like a still issue. Like how the fuck do you even lose money this year unless you're a 🌈🐻.

SnooOwls3614

The current market is pushed into a hard reset, where all debt won't be defaulted but wiped out. The US is designing a **sovereign** **wealth** **fund** that targets the poorest when they crash it crashes intentionally. The US has also hired a guy who crashed the Japanese and UK markets in the past. There is also a lot of work by removing regulations, so anyone greedy will add impact and catch them in a trap. Most banking or anti-trust regulations that prevent crashes were removed, or agencies disbanded. Technically, everyone who owns debt shares will be left with nothing, as the goal is to redesign the system again. In other words, controlled damage where damage means to anyone who owns a dollar.

magicjohnson89

I'm so tired with this bullshit I'm actually trying to look up Trump's speech from tonight at 9. I'm in the UK. FFS.

Ascorbinium_Romanum

I know Americans are not the smartest but UK is not your colonial overlord for quite a while now..

About_to_kms

Doesn’t need a new drug. They just need to start selling wegovy in the rest of the world. Lilly won the glp1 battle in the us and UK, but the rest of the world is ripe for the taking. Plenty of fatties in Asia

Icy_Jelly_315

Not sure what your point is, this shit is all made in Taiwan or China. Japan if insanely high end Shimano. I'm in the UK. I could FedEx deez nutz to you.

ThinkingOfTheOldDays

yes on programs, but the european markets start closing around these times and they need to adjust positions for overnight capital requirements too I think the euro institutionals are selling US assets. there was a story recently about the UK pension system selling ai stonks the past few weeks

orsomeshitidk

Have you seen some of the pasty red nosed dipshits that come out of the UK? Lmao yall can’t handle alcohol in your sports stadiums but somehow way more enlightened than us 😂

jelentoo

Looked at clock, went to bed, night time in the UK, another one making assumptions without any evidence or facts, how old are you people??🤣🤣

No-Debate4879

Alright mate, here’s a short, funny, proper British-style answer to your investing question — simple, real-world advice, and no boring waffle: 🎓 Your Life Right Now You’re 18, at uni, no student debt yet but likely £150k-£200k+ to pay later — big deal, totally normal. Starting to think about money now is brilliant (most people don’t). 🪙 First Things First — What Investing Actually Is Investing basically means putting your money to work so it can (hopefully) grow over time. It’s not gambling — it’s long-term thinking.  nerdwallet.com 🥇 Step 1 — Start Learning (Seriously) You’ve already started by asking. Now do a bit more: 📚 Books to Chill With The Little Book of Common Sense Investing — dead easy intro to investing basics & index funds.  The Intelligent Investor — old school classic (Warren Buffett read it at ~20).  The Only Investment Guide You’ll Ever Need — short, clear, no BS.  🎥 Videos & Free Courses UK platforms like AJ Bell or IG have beginner video series.  ajbell.co.uk Reddit communities suggest free structured courses (“Investing 101” etc.).  Reddit YouTube channels like Humphrey Yang or Rob Berger are well liked for beginners.  Reddit 💡 Step 2 — Get the Basics Straight Before you throw your £6k at the market: ✅ Build an emergency fund — something that covers ~3–6 months of basics.  bancocarregosa.com ✅ Don’t let high-interest debt stack up — that’s like investing backwards.  bancocarregosa.com ✅ Think long term — investing is years, not weeks. Most pros recommend 5+ years.  nerdwallet.com 📊 Step 3 — Keep It Simple You’re not Elon Musk yet, so: 💥 Start with low-cost index funds or ETFs — these basically own a slice of the whole market. They’re safer than trying to pick one hot stock and less stressful than day-trading. Most accounts these days let you start with tiny amounts — even £10 or £20 — so don’t wait for a massive lump sum before you begin.  nerdwallet.com 😂 Funny Reality Check Investing isn’t like Fortnite where you level up overnight. It’s more like pasta — takes time, you might burn a batch, but you get better the more you practice. And just remember: “If you think investing is confusing now… wait till you read the terms & conditions of a phone contract.” 😉 If you want, I can also give you a simple monthly plan (like what to read/watch each week), or a breakdown of what to do with that £6k step by step.

SambaBachata699

Which of these three ways of adding capacity in a mobile network do you think is cheaper? 1. Densify with more base stations where it makes sense and build indoors (on existing spectrum and terminal fleet) to avoid spending 90% of your network respurces on penetrating walls rather than serving customers. 2. Smarter spectrum sharing models (like the CBRS) to utilize the existing networks, spectrum and terminal ecosystem much more efficiently. 3. Build a new overlay network on new mmW/cmW spectrum that requires site acquisition, spectrum auction fees and completely new, high-end terminals. All of this to handle capacity demand in 5% of the network. Bullet 1) is already happening with NHN initiatives in many markets. JOTS in the UK, even on CBRS in the US. A 100x smarter way to add capacity while at the same time increase relevance for MNOs indoors and to pave the way for private 5G/6G networks. mmW/cmW is like IPv6. Technically solves a problem, but too expensive and messy and hardly used.

kaapooj

lol forrmer UK chancellor George Osborne joins OpenAI, and since a while former premier Rishie Sunak is an advisor to Microsoft and Anthropic

SlfImpr

$ACHR >[https://x.com/flyarcher/status/2000921628465668531](https://x.com/flyarcher/status/2000921628465668531) >Archer UK >We’re expanding to the UK with a new engineering hub in South West England in support of our work with Anduril UK and GKN Aerospace to support some of the British Army and MoD’s most forward-leaning defense programs, including Project NYX. >To accelerate this work, we’re also excited to welcome Dr. Limhi Somerville, who is one of the UK’s leading eVTOL engineering innovators. He'll join our team in early 2026. >This expansion reflects our commitment to building the next generation of vertical lift technologies in close collaboration with the US and our allies. More to come.

Flipside68

Imperial brands and they are from the UK but they haven’t had the capacity to expand internationally with XLY

No_Barracuda5672

And consumption is soft while supply has gone up. I did look at the data.  “Oil market sentiment in August and September 2025 was driven by OPEC+ continuing to increase production, US tariffs doubling on Indian imports of Russian crude, the EU and UK lowering the Russian oil price cap, and mixed global inventory data. Sanctions and tariff uncertainty, plus an overall market oversupply and a weaker demand, are resulting in a bearish market sentiment, as reflected by weaker Brent prices over the last few months.” Source: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/oil-and-gas/our-insights/oil-and-gas-blog/snapshot-of-global-oil-supply-and-demand

jnas_19

UK inflation data at 2am. Give me a hot print so I can laugh at the next BOE rate cut

bepisftw

It is pretty interesting, in the UK this is pretty much the first time in modern economic history that oil prices aren't the precipitating driving force for an inflation spike

CartoonistGrouchy664

Hi all, Looking for some perspective from more experienced investors. I’m 33, UK-based, father of two. I’m planning to invest £150 per month consistently for the long term. My goal is growth rather than income. I’m comfortable with risk, but I don’t want to gamble blindly. I’m debating between two approaches: Option 1 Put the full £150 each month into one well-diversified portfolio or pie, mostly reliable companies with steady long-term growth. Option 2 Split the £150 into two pies: * One focused on solid, proven companies or ETFs * One smaller, higher-risk pie for growth plays and volatility I’m not trying to beat the market short term. I’m trying to build something meaningful over time while still taking advantage of my age and risk tolerance. If you were starting again at 33 with a family and £150 per month, how would you structure it? Would you simplify or separate risk like this? Appreciate any honest views.

been_mackin

The documentary aired strictly in the UK too, that seems to be a detail omitted from most reporting on it. He still won the election, and he literally said the things included in the documentary - it was poor editing, but he still said what he said and the documentary had no influence on voters in the US.

archaic_ent

Errr there’s no suit in the UK. The question is who and how could Americans have seen it? Only illegally as it wasn’t distributed in the USA. That’s a USA problem not a BBC problem

Ok_Crazy782

The BBC doesn’t have 10 billion dollars. They are also a UK entity so would presumably have to through UK courts which makes this a SLAPP / vexatious law suit.

Scusme

The speech as it happened in real time. Where he repeatedly asks for a peaceful protest. Why you think he is suing? UK propaganda is some of the best in the world.

Chidoriyama

Every day I discover a new angle to how incredibly stupid the current American government is. If it's any consolation as long as they're in power and fucking shit up every other country will hopefully avoid electing their own far right parties (idk about reform in the UK tho it doesn't look too good these days)

Negative_Win_5117

UK has police show up at your house if you say mean words online