11 May 2026

It has been a quiet start to the week with little news of note.  Investors continue to review the results of the local elections last week and whether Kier Starmer can remain in place and what impact this could have on the market.  In the meantime look out for the issue of the May issue of cityconfidential which is due out later this week.

Featured Companies

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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Supreme – 165p

7 May 2026 - new partnership The manufacturer and distributor of fast moving consumer goods including Typhoo Tea, SlimFast and the cleaning brand 1001, has...

Portmeirion Group – 92.25p

6 May 2026 - annual results The global homewares brands group, which owns brands including Spode, Royal Worcester and Wax Lyrical, has announced its annual...

Ramsdens Holdings – 415p

6 May 2026 - trading update The diversified financial services group has issued yet another positive trading update with the results for the year to...

Kelso Holdings – 3.1p

30 April 2026 - final results The main market listed investment company has revealed its results for 2025.  These have revealed that during the year...

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Rosebank Industries – 371p

7 May 2026 - AGM statement We tipped shares in Rosebank at 335p in March and it is pleasing to see that the shares have...

Reach – 51p

6 May 2026 - trading update The UK's leading commercial news publisher, with brands including the Mirror and Express and regional titles such as the...

Smiths News – 67.7p

6 May 2026 - interim results The newspaper wholesaler and supplier of early morning delivery solutions has released its interim results for the six month...

Melrose Industries – 483p

1 May 2026 - director dealing The aerospace and engineering group issued a positive trading statement at its AGM on Wednesday and it is interesting...

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