29 September 2026

The market has moved back above 10,700 at lunchtime today helped by solid company results and corporate activity.  The fact that more companies are on the receiving end of bids is further evidence that the UK market looks 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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AIM MARKET

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. ...

Luceco powering ahead!

23 September 2023 - 221.25p The AIM-listed designer and manufacturer of electrification products and systems for both the residential and commercial markets has announced excellent...

MAIN MARKET

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...

World Cup positive for Smiths News – 70.4p

29 September 2026 - trading update The leading news wholesaler and provider of early morning delivery services has announced that it expects its results for...

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...

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