13 April 2026

The FTSE 100 ended last week at 10,600.53 although it has started this week with a decline of around 50 points at lunchtime.  It has been a quiet morning for newsflow although later in the week we are looking for updates from Barratt Redrow, RankSaga and Rentokil Initial. We will also be publishing the April issue of cityconfidential and hope to repeat the success of last month’s main tip, James Halstead, which is up 15% since tipped!

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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

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...

Trifast – 69p

1 April 2026 - director dealing It is interesting to note some recent director buying in the company with non-executive director Laura Whyte buying 11,000...

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