9 March 2026

Our cautious mood has been justified with equities falling back over recent days as the issues in the Middle East seem to get worse..  The FTSE 100 is moving back towards 10,000 although given the recent run in the market it is not surprising to see some profit taking.  With no sign in the short-term of any let up in hostilities we remain cautious.

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Barratt Redrow – 315p

6 March 2026 - share tip The events in the Middle East have had a knock-on effect to various equities although some that have been affected may seem unusual.  Barratt Redrow is a case in point.  Fears of higher inflation due to higher energy costs have lowered expectations of cuts...

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Synectics – 187p

3 March 2026 - annual results The advanced security and surveillance group has announced its annual results to 30 November 2025.  These have shown that...

Hercules – 50p

3 March 2026 - NRG update The leading UK infrastructure and construction group has announced that its specialist power and energy subsidiary Advantage NRG has...

Logistics Development Group – 15.85p

27 February 2026 - NAV update The AIM-listed investment group has revealed that its net asset value per share at 31 December was 26.7p, the...

Jet 2- 1276p

25 February 2025 - trading update The UK's leading provider of package holidays and third largest airline has issued an update on trading for the...

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Barratt Redrow – 315p

6 March 2026 - share tip The events in the Middle East have had a knock-on effect to various equities although some that have been...

Reach – 61.5p

3 March 2026 - final results The UK and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher has announced its results for the year to 31 December.  These...

Mears – 348p

3 March 2026 - disposal The supplier of services to the housing sector has disposed of its non-core business Morrison Facilities Services Limited for cash...

ME Group – 136.6p

2 March 2026 - suspension of trading As we explained last week, the delay in the announcement of the company's results has led to trading...

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