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Deep Dive – November 2026 (Part 2)

Introduction Ten years ago, I would not have anticipated that I would now be worrying about how my long term and loyal (ex-client) web site subscribers might get on without access to my counsel and general assessment of the investment world after I finally go out to pasture! However, as you will … More > about Deep Dive – November 2026 (Part 2)

Deep Dive – November 2026 (Part 1)

IMPORTANT - ANOUNCEMENT ABOUT ONGOING SERVICE - Feedback welcome When I was working. I observed over many years that my male clients had usually become less mentally agile by the time they reached age 70. This was irrespective of whether or not they were retired or still working. The same was … more> about Deep Dive – November 2026 (Part 1)

A little foresight?

Back in March 2025, when I was experimenting with ChatGPT and other AI systems, I wrote a longish article (Deep Dive - March 2025) attempting to anticipate, or at least explore, some of the implications of AI for investors, at a very general level. Today's financial news prompted me to recall … more> about A little foresight?

Mid-Month Musings – Snippets

I don't have a specific topic to address at the moment (if you want to nominate one, please get in touch), so here are a few notes that might be of interest. A surprisingly favourable tax concession I have never suggested that NotHarry offers expertise in areas such as pensions law and tax … more> about Mid-Month Musings – Snippets

Deep Dive – October 2026

Indian Summer? Many commentators on global markets and many investors are anticipating a major correction in equity markets and the risk factors do indeed continue to pile up. I am sure readers will have taken actions to mitigate risks and can sit calmly through any market turbulence, but if your … more> about Deep Dive – October 2026

Mid-month Musings – September 2026

Trumping around Someone suggested recently that I had not yet commented on the latest spoutings of the orange half-wit whom the Americans have installed as their President. It is true that although I share the view of most serious commentators that his actions, as opposed to what he posts in the … more> about Mid-month Musings – September 2026

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