15 April 2026

Another relatively quiet day for the market yesterday with the FTSE 100 closing up 26.1 points at 10,609.06.  Another modest rise has been seen this morning (around 2 points in late morning trade).  However, tomorrow sees the issue of the April edition of cityconfidential in which we have some exciting ideas!   .

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James Halstead – 124p

1 April 2026 - interim results The floor covering group has announced its interim results for the six months to 31 December and these have shown a modest reduction in revenue to £127.2m (2024: £130.1m) due to adverse trading conditions.  There was a significant increase in overheads in the UK...

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AIM MARKET

Journeo – 415.5p

13 April 2025 - new contract The AIM-listed provider of intelligent systems for transport network and critical national infrastructure has announced orders worth £1.7m to...

James Halstead – 124p

1 April 2026 - interim results The floor covering group has announced its interim results for the six months to 31 December and these have...

Anpario – 455p

31 March 2026 - final results The AIM-listed supplier of natural feed additives for animal feed has announced its results for 2025.  These revealed that...

Luceco – 175p

25 March 2026 - annual results The supplier of electrical products to both the residential and commercial markets has announced its annual results for the...

MAIN MARKET

ME Group – 147.5p

9 April 2026 - new partnership agreement The global leader in automated instant-service equipment has entered into an agreement with the supermarket group ASDA  to...

McBride – 146.6p

2 April 2026 - acquisition The leading European manufacturer and supplier of private label and contract manufactured goods has announced the acquisition of Eurotab Group...

Speedy Hire – 19.15p

2 April 2026 - trading update The UK's leading tools and equipment hire company has issued a trading update covering the year to 31 March...

Trifast – 69p

1 April 2026 - director dealing It is interesting to note some recent director buying in the company with non-executive director Laura Whyte buying 11,000...

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