21 October 2026

Higher tha expected inflation in September has done little to investors’ confidence with the FTSE 100 regaining its upward momentum, rising by 25 points in early afternoon trade.  Takeover activity remains high with Ashtead Technology, one of the stocks we follow, recommending a cash offer at 615p per share and Mobico, the old National Express group, receiving a potential cash bid as well.  These simply serve to underline the fact that the UK market is cheap.

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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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Hercules continues to grow – 36.95p

21 October 2026 - trading update The supplier of labour to the construction and infrastructure industries has issued a trading statement for the year to...

James Halstead 50 not out! – 131.5p

15 October 2026 - final results The commercial floor covering group James Halstead has announced its final results for the year to 30 June 2026 and these...

Audioboom trading at record levels – 505p

14 October 2026 - trading update The global podcast company has announced a trading update covering the three months to 30 September.  This has shown...

MAIN MARKET

Takeover at Ashtead Technology – 609p

21 October 2026 - recommended offer The company has confirmed that having received a number of potential offers it has niw received an actula bid...

Dominos doing well – 230.6p

21 October 2026 - trading statement Shares in Dominos Pizza have risen by over 22% since we tipped them in June and the rise has been justified...

Halfords motoring ahead – 257p

21 October 2026 - trading statement The leading provider of motoring and cycling products and services has announced a positive trading update for the 26...

Steady growth at Trifast – 85.6p

20 October 2026 - trading update The global supplier of industrial fasteners has announced a trading update for the six months to 30 September confirming...

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