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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 9d

Got a bit more reading done. Crashed by @adamtooze.bsky.social excellent, published in 2018 still feels relevant and shows how long the shadow of the 2008 crash looms. The War for Ukraine by @warinthefuture.bsky.social another excellent read to understand strategies and adaptations on both sides.

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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · Aug 22

Another excellent podcast by @conkers3.bsky.social and @htviolaheir.bsky.social. showing that we do actually have quality companies in the UK! Oh, and for some reason I was let on the stage.

Quality content from Peter and Henry as always!

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INVESTING STRATEGIES FOR WINNING IN ANY MARKET: Recorded LIVE at the inaugural 2025 INVESTOR SUMMIT

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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · Aug 17

It was definitely an unexpected highlight of the day for me. I'm just not sure who was more shocked @htviolaheir.bsky.social or me that this happened. @conkers3.bsky.social is an agent of chaos.

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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · Aug 8

Bit more reading done this month. I can highly recommend The Great Crash, is a good starting point if your interested in economic history.

Currently reading Mick Ryan's The War for Ukraine, if your interested in defence stocks this is good research material.

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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · Jul 12

Got a bit more reading done. All very good reads.

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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · Jul 8

June Macro Update
This month I look back at the Geopolitical effects of the events in the middle east, and the June data for the US economy and markets, and the UK economy and Markets.

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June Macro Update

Photo by Liana Mikah on Unsplash “Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold;Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world,The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhereThe ceremony of innocence is d…

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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · Jun 20

I wonder if there is a strategic redeployment of money by some of the big players, with some of that landing in the FTSE? As the US TINA narrative seems to be breaking down.

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conkers3.bsky.social @conkers3.bsky.social · Jun 13

🔥 #TWINPETESINVESTING #Podcast 155: Stocks bouncing back, Potential winners of The #SpendingReview, #RR. #FTC #BWY #JET2 #ABDN $GEN #ELM #SpaceX #MKS #THG #WISE #SXS #AWE The #InvestorSummit, #Dividends, #Takeovers #Investing & #Trading

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James Latimer awaiting sequel to The Wolf and the Wild King 🐺👑 @jameslatimer.bsky.social · Jun 19

Thanks for sharing; I wonder where they originally printed it...🙄
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Petition: Require media retractions be made as visible as original headlines or articles

We think media companies should not be allowed to get away with printing false, misleading and malicious headlines, only to hide the retractions on interior pages or fine print some days later. Retrac...

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conkers3.bsky.social @conkers3.bsky.social · Jun 6

📢I'm thrilled to share with u all that Sam Bell, the Copia Digital team & I have co-founded The Investor Summit📢

Please join us, our stellar guests, speakers & shrewd investors by purchasing your early bird tickets now investorsummit.co.uk for our 1st marquee investor event on 13/8/25 in London🧵1/

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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · Jun 8

New blog post!

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May 2025

Photo by Krisztian Tabori on Unsplash As spring moves into its finale and with summer verging on the horizon, its time to enjoy the longer days and balmy evenings. But in the world the storm …

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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · May 31

Obligatory Expo haul shot!

##ukge2025

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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · May 30

Let's do this thing!

Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · May 29

One one more sleep 'til expo!

#ukge2025

Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · May 22

I have to admit I did find myself bristling at Ian and Tim whilst listening to this week. Their view of having already had this debate I find very annoying. I have a lot of coworkers in their 20s who have never had their say. The '16 voters seem to be held as sacred, even by the pro eu journos.

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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · May 20

Bit of a slower reading month, but some excellent content. Security Analysis is really worth the hype, but take your time with it. It really does rewire your brain. Manias, Panics and Crashes is a tour de force in economic history, understanding cycles and capital flows.

Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · May 19

I'm so sorry @sturdyalex.bsky.social & @pimlicat.bsky.social that you were on the receiving end of attacks over your Wednesday episode. I know it's not much but I have contacted my Labour MP with your key talking points.

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Henry Viola-Heir @htviolaheir.bsky.social · May 12

🌟 #TWINPETESINVESTING 152 NOW LIVE 🌟

Tune in to hear @conkers3.bsky.social and I discuss how to find quality smallcaps and avoid the dogs. Shares discussed include:

#CER #FDM #CSN #HSD #AGTX #DGI9 #RDT #POLX #ENET #HUI and more!

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HOW TO FIND QUALITY SMALLCAP STOCKS

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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · May 14

We keep paying for her madness. And never forget this from Nigel Farage his reaction to the Liz Truss mini budget, he has since deleted the tweet.

Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · May 6

New blog post! Deep dive into April focus on US and UK, macro and markets.

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April 2025 – The Orange Swan Event

Photo by Wu Zhongyi on Unsplash To quote Vladimir Lenin “There are decades where nothing happens; and then there are weeks where decades happen”. Future books will cite April 2025 as an example of…

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Hud's Bar & Greasy Spoon 🟧 @erikhuddleston.bsky.social · Apr 28

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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · Apr 20

Yup feel much better thanks. Even managed to make a few purchases.

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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · Apr 20

Great episode. I do love some macro chat. #CCH is one of those sleep well at night stocks. I think anything in the consumer staples sector is probably a good place to be atm. I wonder how much damage Trump has done that we just haven't seen yet. Could be an interesting year, tin hats all round.

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Henry Viola-Heir @htviolaheir.bsky.social · Apr 18

🌟 #TWINPETESINVESTING 151 NOW LIVE 🌟

Tune in to hear @conkers3.bsky.social and I discuss strategies to combat the US tariff spree with shares including:

#CNA #CCH #LLOY #BT. #LGEN #SBRY and more

Please remember to like, subscribe and comment 🙏

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STOCKS TO COMBAT TRUMP'S TARIFFS

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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · Apr 15

You need a surprised donkey as a cover photo to the article when this inevitably ends with a Trump climb down. Those who know will know what it means.

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