24 February 2026

The FTSE 100 Index remains close to its all-time high although it looks as though it may be finding further upward progress more difficult.  High oil prices have helped stocks like BP and Shell whilst positive statements from Convatec and Croda International have also helped the Index. At the other end of the scale the banking sector is seeing some profit taking.  Lower down the market in terms of size, the smaller company and mid-cap sectors look much better value!

Featured Companies

Card Factory – 69.5p

28 January 2026 - trading update The leading retailer of gift cards and party accessories has issued a trading update for the eleven months to 31 December and this has confirmed that results for the year to 31 January will be in line with the revised expectations announced on 12...

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AIM MARKET

One Health Group – 243p

24 February 2026 - update The AIM-quoted provider of NHS funded surgical procedures has announced that the final planning permissions for its new surgical hub...

Synectics – 232p

24 February 2026 - new business update The security and surveillance company has issued a new business update which has shown that its strong momentum...

Kelso Group Holdings – 3.05p

23 February 2026 - investment update The investment company Kelso has increased its stake in The Works.co.uk Plc and this now stands at 7.0% compared...

SDI Group – 83.5p

16 February 2026 - acquisition The supplier of specialist technology and scientific equipment has announced another acquisition with the purchase of PRP Optoelectronics Ltd for...

MAIN MARKET

McBride – 157p

24 February 2026 - interim results The private label and contract manufacturing group has announced its interim results for the six month period to 31...

Kelso – 2.9p

17 February 2026 - acquisition The investment company Kelso, which we tipped last month in the newsletter, has added to its portfolio by acquiring a...

Future – 485.5p

5 February 2026 - trading update The magazine and media company has issued a trading update covering the first four months of its financial year...

Watches of Switzerland – 497p

5 February 2026 - trading update The leading luxury watch and jewellery retailer has issued a trading update covering the 13 weeks to 25 January...

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