6 January 2026

The FTSE 100 finally closed above 10,000 for the first time yesterday, ending the day with a rise of 53.43 points to 10,004.57.  It has built on that rise today, moving to over 10,070 with defence stocks and supermarkets leading the rise.  A positive trading statement from Next has also buoyed the market.

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Future – 575p

9 December 2025 - share tip Shares in the media group have fallen sharply since last week's announcement of the results for the year to 30 September, despite the fact that the shares initially rose on the figures!  The share price jumped from 599.5p to 638.5p at the time and...

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AIM MARKET

Ashtead Technology – 312p

6 January 2026 - director dealing Non-executive director Tony Durrant has purchased 30,000 shares in the company at a price of 305.633p - this represents...

Synectics – 239p

17 December 2025 - trading update It is disappointing to have to report a poor trading update from the security and surveillance group.  Although revenues...

The Character Group – 242p

17 December 2025 - final results The toys, games and gifts group has issued its final results for the year to 31 August 2025 and...

Volex – 401p

15 December 2025 - director dealing The AIM listed supplier of critical power and data transmission products has announced that chairman Dave Webster has purchased...

MAIN MARKET

Diageo – 1640p

6 January 2026 - director dealing It is pleasing to note that Dayalan Nayager, a member of the group's executive committee and chief commercial officer,...

Card Factory – 72p

17 December 2025 - director dealings The leading greeting card and party accessory retailing group has announced a number of dealings in its shares following...

Smiths News – 71.5p

15 December 2025 - director dealing Non-executive director Deborah Rabey has purchased 13,866 shares in the company at a price of 71.49p each.  Although only...

Future – 532p

15 December 2025 - director dealings The magazine and media company has announced that a number of directors and Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities have acquired...

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