2 October 2026

The market recovered from its low point yesterday with the FTSE 100 ending up down 177.73 points at 10,428.27.  Despite all the negative news about rising bond yields and high energy prices the market has rebounded further this morning with the FTSE 100 moving back up to 10,455 in mid-morning trade.

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JD Sports looks cheap! 78.5p

28 September 2026 - Shares in the sportswear retailer JD Sports Fashion (78.5p) fell back on the announcement of its interim results last week.  These covered the 26 weeks to 1 August 2026 and revenues for the period declined 0.7% to £5.9bn with adjusted pre-tax profits falling by 19.7% to £282m.  Earnings...

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Billington growing strongly – 455.5p

29 September 2026 - interim results The structural steel supplier which also provides safety solutions to the construction industry has announced impressive interim results for...

Tandem riding on! 187p

25 September 2026 Shares in Tandem Group have been very disappointing performers for us although we do believe that there is solid intrinsic value here as the...

Good call on SDI -91.25p

23 September 2026 - 91.25p The company has issued a trading statement to coincide with today's AGM confirming that trading continues in line with expectations. ...

MAIN MARKET

Director buying at VP – 490p

30 September 2026 It is interesting to note that non-executive director Ross Paterson and his wife have bought a total of 10,010 shares in the...

Back to the Future – 315p

30 September 2026 The specialist media group, which also owns Go.Compare, has issued a trading update covering the year to 30 September.  This has confirmed...

Card Factory delivers 75.25p

29 September 2026 - interim results The leading specialist retailer of greetings cards and party accessories has announced interim results for the six months to...

Braemar sailing on – 234p

29 September 2026 The ship chartering group has announced a positive trading update for the six months to 31 August.  Revenue for the period rose...

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