There was something almost poetic about Thursday. Refusing to update the main office computer, just to allow it to host Windows 11, there has been considerable irritation at the supposed need to throw out a 10 Core processor and motherboard, just to match Microsofts vision on the future. Historically, we’ve upgraded computers to facilitate the latest game, to improve software compilation times, or simply because waiting for them to start up had become infuriating. We once had a server which would grind into life, while the person who’d turned it on left the building, went to the local cafe, returning with a few large coffees after the usual morning gossip, sat down and still had to wait to press the three magic keys to login. However, the recent realisation my wifes gaming PC had updated to Windows 11 quite some time ago with no drama’s, it became easy to decide to change my main PC. To be fair, none of the hardware ordered represents any form of upgrade, the biggest change when the job is complete being a lack of dust on components.
It was time perhaps to concede our hardware was older than 10 years and thus, an order was placed for bunch of new toys.
Within a couple of hours, Microsoft were kind enough to announce their cut-off date for Windows 10 support was being moved from October this year to October next year, maybe even until 2029 as they intend to keep Windows 10 security updated! A vague suspicion has settled into place this particular computer probably will not be touched until some time over the Festive season, when there’s plenty of time to muck around with hardware.
The big question is whether the FTSE shall improve? After all, with around 680 million computer users NOT spending the time and money to change to Windows 11, there’s surely lots of money sloshing around which can be spent on shares! In addition, the NATO contribution increase to 5% of GDP is being viewed positively by governments. Apparently, whether it’s a bridge across to Sicily or a new runway at Heathrow, governments are delighted at the excuse to spend money on major infrastructure projects if they can suggest the project improves their national defences. Personally, here in Argyll, it would be a delight to welcome a tunnel across to the mainland, giving faster access to the largest nuclear weapon stores in Europe, while making trips for shopping, hospital, or visiting family easier. And remove the hated PA23 Postcode parcel surcharges. Just this week, ordering a M10 Allen socket which cost just 5.75 suffered an attempt to levy a £24 carriage charge, due to our postcode. Thankfully, the seller decided it was as easy to send it by Royal Mail, meaning Friday shall be spent replacing a CV joint, always a fun job…
Returning to the FTSE, we remain with an expectation the UK market should enjoy gains.
At time of writing (3am Friday), FTSE Futures are blundering around the 8755 level and we’ll start paying close attention, if the FTSE itself exceeds 8776 points once the market opens in a few hours. In such a scenario, our initial target calculates at 8819 points, a quite reasonable gain. Our secondary, should such a target level be exceeded, works out at 8892 points and some probable hesitation, due to the market colliding with previous levels from Mid-June. If triggered, the tightest stop looks like 8740 points.
If things intend go wrong, below 8700 risks triggering reversal down to an initial 8615 points with our secondary, if broken, calculating at 8524 points.
Have a good weekend. It’s the Austrian Grand Prix, often pretty boring. It’s funny, the original Nurburgring is deemed too dangerous for a modern race but wouldn’t it be a cracking replacement for the awful Monaco GP. But instead of a race, drivers would record timed laps, a bit like Monaco qualifying on steroids. It would be fascinating viewing.
FUTURES
FUTURES
| Time Issued | Market | Price At Issue | Short Entry | Fast Exit | Slow Exit | Stop | Long Entry | Fast Exit | Slow Exit | Stop | Prior |
| 9:55:52PM | BRENT | 6636 | 6617 | 6394 | 6747 | 6878 | 6966 | 6732 | |||
| 10:00:08PM | GOLD | 3332.33 | 3311 | 3305 | 3329 | 3337 | 3346 | 3311 | |||
| 10:12:12PM | FTSE | 8704.3 | 8700 | 8684 | 8722 | 8764 | 8791 | 8743 | Success | ||
| 10:56:37PM | STOX50 | 5253.3 | 5243 | 5218 | 5272 | 5283 | 5298 | 5250 | Success | ||
| 11:05:53PM | GERMANY | 23496 | 23461 | 23418 | 23560 | 23575 | 23606 | 23500 | |||
| 11:08:30PM | US500 | 6094.8 | 6048 | 6032 | 6078 | 6108 | 6114 | 6061 | |||
| 11:11:43PM | DOW | 42987.7 | 42774 | 42673 | 42946 | 43140 | 43366 | 43030 | |||
| 11:14:18PM | NASDAQ | 22254.5 | 23165 | 22108 | 22240 | 22326 | 22402 | 22165 | |||
| 11:17:01PM | JAPAN | 39000 | 38713 | 38557 | 39015 | 39165 | 39275 | 38906 |
26/06/2025 FTSE Closed at 8735 points. Change of 0.19%. Total value traded through LSE was: £ 5,576,649,993 a change of -3.11%
25/06/2025 FTSE Closed at 8718 points. Change of -0.46%. Total value traded through LSE was: £ 5,755,869,829 a change of -23.33%
24/06/2025 FTSE Closed at 8758 points. Change of 0%. Total value traded through LSE was: £ 7,507,244,124 a change of 60.9%
23/06/2025 FTSE Closed at 8758 points. Change of -0.18%. Total value traded through LSE was: £ 4,665,666,044 a change of -66.2%
20/06/2025 FTSE Closed at 8774 points. Change of -0.19%. Total value traded through LSE was: £ 13,804,431,161 a change of 245.4%
19/06/2025 FTSE Closed at 8791 points. Change of -0.59%. Total value traded through LSE was: £ 3,996,665,836 a change of -22.28%
18/06/2025 FTSE Closed at 8843 points. Change of 0.1%. Total value traded through LSE was: £ 5,142,450,151 a change of -29% 
SUCCESS above means both FAST & SLOW targets were met. ‘CESS means just the FAST target met and probably the next time it is exceeded, movement to the SLOW target shall commence.
Our commentary is in two sections. Immediately below are today’s updated comments. If our commentary remains valid, the share can be found in the bottom section which has a RED heading. Hopefully, this will mean you no longer need to flip back through previous reports. HYPERLINKS DISABLED IN THIS VERSION
Please remember, all prices are mid-price (halfway between the Buy and Sell). When we refer to a price CLOSING above a specific level, we are viewing the point where we can regard a trend as changing. Otherwise, we are simply speculating on near term trading targets. Our website is www.trendsandtargets.com.
UPDATE. We often give an initial and a secondary price. If the initial is exceeded, we still expect it to fall back but the next time the initial is bettered, the price should continue to the secondary. The converse it true with price drops.
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Section One – Outlook Updated Today. Click here for Section Two – Outlook Remains Valid shares
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Updated charts published on : Barclays, British Telecom, Capita, Direct Line Group, Fresnillo, OPG Power Ventures, Rolls Royce, Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust, Star Energy,
LSE:BARC Barclays Close Mid-Price: 331.2 Percentage Change: -0.20% Day High: 335.7 Day Low: 330.8
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LSE:BT.A British Telecom. Close Mid-Price: 192.55 Percentage Change: + 0.84% Day High: 194.35 Day Low: 191.15
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LSE:CPI Capita. Close Mid-Price: 319.5 Percentage Change: + 6.68% Day High: 319.5 Day Low: 300
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LSE:DLG Direct Line Group. Close Mid-Price: 306.4 Percentage Change: + 0.00% Day High: 310 Day Low: 306.4
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LSE:FRES Fresnillo. Close Mid-Price: 1496 Percentage Change: + 3.96% Day High: 1499 Day Low: 1455
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LSE:OPG OPG Power Ventures. Close Mid-Price: 6.7 Percentage Change: + 3.08% Day High: 7.25 Day Low: 6.48
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LSE:RR. Rolls Royce. Close Mid-Price: 933.8 Percentage Change: + 1.85% Day High: 933.2 Day Low: 910
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LSE:SMT Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust. Close Mid-Price: 1023 Percentage Change: + 0.05% Day High: 1022 Day Low: 1011
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LSE:STAR Star Energy. Close Mid-Price: 7.51 Percentage Change: + 3.44% Day High: 8 Day Low: 7
All Star Energy needs are mid-price trades ABOVE 8 to improve acceleratio ……..
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