Thought I would do a little reading update @valinasr.bsky.social Iran's Grand Strategy is well worth you time in the current situation. @neilshearing.bsky.social Fractured Age is an excellent read and will leave you thinking. @mkblyth.bsky.social Inflation is a detailed yet engaging book.

It's been a while so I thought I would share what I have been reading. Chip War & The New Map top tier geopolitics. How Not To Invest excellent content for private investors. Centrism interesting if you're curious about political ideology. Forecasting facinating book.

#TWINPETESINVESTING PODCAST 171 NOW LIVE Tune in to hear @conkers3.bsky.social and I discuss combating rising volatility with potentially resilient stocks including: #BA. #PLUS #ZEG #BEZ #AV. #LGEN #SVT #UU. #GFM #CAML and more. Please remember to like and comment! www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuKH...

@sturdyalex.bsky.social as requested by @pimlicat.bsky.social call to action.

New Blog Post. A look back at 2025 and foolishly I try to lay out some predictions for 2026. We shall see how wrong I will be. theidioticinvestor.wordpress.com/2026/01/18/j...

Just in time for the festive season a look back at events in markets and economics for November. theidioticinvestor.wordpress.com/2025/12/14/d...

Christmas intensifies. Currently watching the greatest Christmas Film. The Muppet Christmas Carol.

November Blog post! Where I look back at October in the US and UK and try to muddle my way though macro and markets. theidioticinvestor.wordpress.com/2025/11/12/n...

Did a bit more reading, Narative andNumbers by @aswathdamodaran.bsky.social is an excellent guide to bridging valuation to the story that could drive a stock. Who Will Defend Europe by @keirgiles.bsky.social is a sober take on the parlous state of European defence. All books were excellent reads.

New blog post! To celebrate the spooky season you can find out what I have been up to in my idiotic world of investing! theidioticinvestor.wordpress.com/2025/10/13/s...

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.

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! youtu.be/3QfH3-wmTr4?...

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.

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

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. theidioticinvestor.wordpress.com/2025/07/08/j...

🔥 #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 youtu.be/A1DUMdzdbts?... open.spotify.com/episode/5pmM...

Thanks for sharing; I wonder where they originally printed it...🙄 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

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New blog post! theidioticinvestor.wordpress.com/2025/06/08/m...

Obligatory Expo haul shot! ##ukge2025

Let's do this thing!

One one more sleep 'til expo! #ukge2025

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.

🌟 #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! youtu.be/7wWW1igJTz8?...

New blog post! Deep dive into April focus on US and UK, macro and markets. theidioticinvestor.wordpress.com/2025/05/07/a...

🌟 #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 🙏 www.youtube.com/watch?v=W99M...

A bit of light relief and some chat about the May local and mayoral elections? Let's swoop down from global to parochial politics and let's do it now - Not Another One weekender chat with me @steverichards.bsky.social @iainmartin1.bsky.social and Montie open.spotify.com/episode/3qE2...

New Blog Post! theidioticinvestor.wordpress.com/2025/04/03/m...

Trying to get back into reading for my investing. Common Stocks & Uncommon Profits I highly recommend, The Tragedy of Great Power Politics is probably the best geopolitics book I have read. Two Hundred Years of Muddling through is a great economic history of the UK by @duncanweldon.bsky.social

Larp weekend begin! Off to Orion Sphere for some larp shenanigans!

Professor Elemental will be playing in Leamington on the 27th March. If your in the Warwickshire region I can highly recommend. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/steampunk-...

Sitting down with a glass of bourbon, some light jazz, reading John Mearsheimer's The Tragedy of Great Power Politics, with a cat asleep on my lap.

A week of relaxation began with a trip to the gym and a new personal record 117kg deadlift for 5 sets of 5 reps!

🌟 NOW LIVE #TWINPETESINVESTING #148 🌟 Tune in to hear @conkers3 and I discuss a range of shares including: 🇬🇧 UK Shares #CRE #NEXS #RNWH #ALFA 🎥 2025 Master Investor Show appearance 🎁 Menphys UK charity fundraise and more... www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aD5...

New Blog Post! theidioticinvestor.wordpress.com/2025/03/06/f...

Duality: Gamer Edition

Kraftwerk relent and finally admit a woman to the line-up.

🌟 #TwinPetesInvesting podcast #146 NOW LIVE 🌟 Tune in to hear @conkers3 and I with GUEST STAR and 2024 competition winner Paul Edenbrow discussing #ALU #SUP #NXT #RNO #TIME #MTL and a host of other topics! Please remember to like, subscribe and comment! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hjmw...

New Blog Post! theidioticinvestor.wordpress.com/2025/02/04/a...

🔥 #TWINPETESINVESTING #Podcast 144: The 2024 winning 58% #TwinPetes #Investing Challenge portfolio, #TIME #RR. #LLOY #LSEG #MTL #GSK #VTY #HSX #TIG #GRIO #MTRO #HVO #BBSN #RNO #THX #BONDS The #MenphysUK #Charity conkers3.com/twin-petes-i... open.spotify.com/episode/21gJ... youtu.be/-mWq2Bu_gYg?...

New Blog Post! Let me know what you think! theidioticinvestor.wordpress.com/2025/01/08/2...

A happy Peri.

Happy New Year All!

Merry Christmas all!

Still the best Christmas film ever.

Another excellent show!

#KINDNESSMATTERS💗 Sending best wishes & positivity to ALL😊 Have a g8 weekend😊 #FF👏 @htviolaheir.bsky.social @dbmutton.bsky.social @raesnape.bsky.social @thereluctantinv.bsky.social @brilliantleader99.bsky.social @a1mhigh.bsky.social @tradermark72.bsky.social @darcyandrews.bsky.social👏

New blog post! theidioticinvestor.wordpress.com/2024/12/05/r...

Another great episode. @htviolaheir.bsky.social looking dapper as always. @conkers3.bsky.social hope you hot toddies help you get over the cold!