16 May 2025

Despite falls in the share prices of both Shell and BP, the FTSE 100 gained ground yesterday closing up 48.74 points at 8,633.75.  It is ending the week on  strong note with another gain of some 50 points today taking the Index to around 8,680 on the last trading day of the week.

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Card Factory – 95.7p

7 May 2025 - final results The leading specialist retailer of greetings cards, gifts and celebration essentials has announced its results for the year to 31 January 2025.  These have shown that revenue for the year rose over 6% to £542.5m, with adjusted pre-tax profits also increasing by over 6%...

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AIM MARKET

The Character Group – 241p

16 May 2025 - interim results The toys and giftware group has announced impressive interim results for the six month period to 28 February.  In...

Journeo – 297p

15 May 2025 - new agreement The good news keeps on coming from Journeo, the supplier of information systems to the transport industry and local...

Vertu Motors – 65p

16 May 2025 - final results The automotive retailer has announced results for the year to 28 February and these are pleasing given the challenging...

Synectics – 342p

12 May 2025 - new contract Yet another new contract has been announced by security and surveillance group Synectics. This time it is with Stagecoach,...

MAIN MARKET

Watches of Switzerland – 406p

15 May 2025 - trading update The leading retailer of luxury jewellery and watches has provided a reassuring update for the financial year to 27...

Marston’s -43.1p

13 May 2025 - interim results The leading pub business has announced interim results to 29 March.  These have revealed a return to profitability with...

Card Factory – 95.7p

7 May 2025 - final results The leading specialist retailer of greetings cards, gifts and celebration essentials has announced its results for the year to...

Smiths News – 58p

7 May 2025 - interim results The distribution group has announced its interim results for the six month period to 1 March and these have...

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