2 March 2026

Even the latest move by President Trump to attack Iran has done little to upset the markets.  Sure, the oil price has surged as one would expect and gold has also moved up in value.  This has helped stocks such as BP, Shell and Endeavour Mining whilst defence stocks such as BAE Systems and Babcock International have also moved higher.  Thus the FTSE 100 is down 110 points at around 10,800 in late morning trade..

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ME Group – 127p

25 February 2026 - delay in results The international market leader in automated self-service equipment has announced that its results for the financial year to 31 October have been delayed as the auditors have requested more time to complete their audit.  The results were due to be announced later this...

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Logistics Development Group – 15.85p

27 February 2026 - NAV update The AIM-listed investment group has revealed that its net asset value per share at 31 December was 26.7p, the...

Jet 2- 1276p

25 February 2025 - trading update The UK's leading provider of package holidays and third largest airline has issued an update on trading for the...

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...

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ME Group – 127p

25 February 2026 - delay in results The international market leader in automated self-service equipment has announced that its results for the financial year to...

Diageo – 1665p

25 February 2025 - interim results The global drinks group has announced its first results since the appointment of Sir Dave Lewis as CEO and...

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...

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