@kizee - S&L was never as active at soliciting for deposits... The idea of it being merged into KCB has been around for at least 2 years.

So the question of S&L being in 'trouble' are not valid... It was cheaper for the parent (KCB) to solicit for deposits which were on-lent to S&L.

HFCK is a different case since Equity owns 20%... it needs to find its own deposits... and if Equity were to buy 100% of HFCK (a distinct possibility in 2-3 years)... you will see it merged into Equity as well as a 'division'.

KQ just touched 38/-... one of my picks but I am looking for 42/-... at least...

@cnn - I would be very happy... LOL... I am looking at 42/- as a minimum...

KQ announces passenger numbers for 3Q (Oct-Dec 2009) after 30 Jan but final numbers (financial) are due 30 May.

KQ said (during AGM) that they are waiting for 'new' planes in 2010 but only if they get what they need/want.

I think the other factor benefiting HF is their new pension-backed mortgage in connection with Britak... that could have given some boost as there is alot of pension funds being held up with the fund managers and employers which can not be accessed until late in the contributor's life.

SGL has been a disappointment for me (versus Nation)... Do they have staying power thru 2010?

Election years are good since people buy more papers... and watch more TV (ad rates)...