The Trader: Breaking the loop
Many traders know exactly what they should be doing, but still find themselves repeating the same costly mistakes. Michael Taylor looks at the mental loops
Michael Taylor
30th October 2026
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Alpesh Patel OBEAlpesh Patel OBE
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Bruce PackardBruce Packard
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David StevensonDavid Stevenson
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Jamie WardJamie Ward
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Jason NeedhamJason Needham
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Michael TaylorMichael Taylor
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Phil OakleyPhil Oakley
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Richard BeddardRichard Beddard
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Robbie BurnsRobbie Burns
What the Major Banks Are Recommending Right Now
Markets may be at all-time highs, but that does not mean every bank-backed stock is a buy. Alpesh Patel OBE reviews 25 top-tier ideas from
Alpesh Patel OBE
30th October 2026
Bi-Weekly Market Commentary | 28/10/2026 | CRPR, DUKE, YCA | A Death Cross for Halloween
Bruce takes a look at some global indices and copper which all seem to be breaking down, with shorter term moving averages dropping below medium
Bruce Packard
28th October 2026
Market Pulse | 26 October 2026 | LSEG, FRES, TIN, BMY, CRPR
Oil, AI worries and inflation weigh on markets, while LSEG rises, Fresnillo falls, and Cornish Metals, Bloomsbury and James Cropper trend. The FTSE 100 and
ShareScope
26th October 2026
The Trader: Using my Financial Audit sheet
Making the leap to full-time trading means understanding the financial pressure that comes with it. Michael Taylor explains how his Financial Audit sheet can help
Michael Taylor
23rd October 2026
5 Strikes: An investor and a distributor | DNLM, RSW
Machine tool manufacturer Renishaw and homeware and furniture retailer Dunelm are both highly profitable businesses, but they take very different approaches to how they use
Richard Beddard
21st October 2026
Market Pulse | 19 October 2026 | THG, XPS, ANTO, DNLM, SCT, BOOM, GNC
Central banks and inflation steer markets, while THG and XPS jump, Antofagasta falls, and Dunelm, Softcat and AudioBoom trend in ShareScope. The FTSE 100 recorded
ShareScope
19th October 2026
Screening For My Next Quality Winner: FRP Advisory (LSE: FRP)
A screen for high margins and high ROEs identifies the attractions of FRP Advisory. Maynard Paton studies the insolvency specialist’s growth history, employee productivity, founder
Maynard Paton
16th October 2026
Bi-Weekly Market Commentary | 14/10/2026 | ENSI, LIKE and AOM | The marginal cost of arguing
With US regional banks underperforming the S&P500, Bruce wonders if AI agents will reduce friction in the financial services sector. Companies covered: ENSI, LIKE and
Bruce Packard
14th October 2026
Market Pulse | 12 October 2026
UK markets react to geopolitical tensions and bond yields, while Avon Technologies, Bridgepoint and Pennon lead this week’s notable moves.
ShareScope
12th October 2026
The Trader: Super Intelligence is here
AI is already reshaping the way investors research companies, and Michael Taylor believes those who learn to use it effectively can gain a meaningful edge.
Michael Taylor
9th October 2026
5 Strikes: Slow growers | ARC, ASHM, INCH
Richard takes a look at three slow growers, a financial data distribution platform, an emerging markets fund manager, and a world leading vehicle distributor. Arcontech,
Richard Beddard
7th October 2026