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Direct Line – 252p

by Simon FlatherMain Market6 December 2024

6 December 2024 – bid approach We mentioned Direct Line last week, following the initial potential bid approach from Aviva, and suggested that the shares…

Card Factory – 97p

by Simon FlatherFeatured CompanyMain MarketThe Trader5 December 20245 December 2024

5 December 2024 – acquisition The UK’s leading specialist retailer of greetings cards and associated products, has announced the acquisition of Garven Holdings LLC, a…

Watches of Switzerland – 575p

by Simon FlatherMain Market5 December 2024

5 December 2024 – interim results We last commented on the luxury watch and jewellery group back in September when we rated the shares as…

Marston’s – 43p

by Simon FlatherMain Market3 December 2024

3 December 2024 – final results The leading pub group has released pleasing results for the 52 weeks to 28 September 2024 with revenues rising…

Pets at Home – 232p

by Simon FlatherMain Market29 November 2024

29 November 2024 – interim results The leading pet care group has announced disappointing interim results for the 28 week period to 10 October -…

Direct Line – 225p

by Simon FlatherMain Market28 November 2024

28 November 2024 – possible bid approach The company has announced that it has received an approach from Aviva to take it over, the terms…

Halfords – 147p

by Simon FlatherMain Market27 November 202428 November 2024

27 November 2024 – interim results We suggested that it was too early to buy shares in Halfords following the trading statement last month when…

Speedy Hire – 27p

by Simon FlatherMain Market21 November 2024

21 November 2024 – interim results The plant and equipment hire group has announced disappointing interim results for the six months to 30 September. Revenues…

Norcros – 252p

by Simon FlatherMain Market21 November 202421 November 2024

21 November 2024 – interim results The bathroom and kitchen products group has announced its interim results for the six months to 30 September and…

JD Sports Fashion – 97p

by Simon FlatherMain Market21 November 2024

21 November 2024 – trading update The group has issued a trading update covering the 13 weeks to 2 November and this has revealed disappointing…