20 April 2026

It looks like being a more interesting week this week with some of the companies we follow reporting.  These include Mpac Group and Billington Holdings (tomorrow) and Pinewood Technologies (Wednesday).  If the news from these companies is good, then expect a strong share price performance.  The continuing uncertainty in the Middle East means that markets remain nervous.

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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

Evoke – 40.2p

20 April 2026 - offer announcement We last tipped shares in Evoke on 27 January at 25.75p when we rated them as a speculative buy. ...

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...

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