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Watches of Switzerland reports strong trading performance despite tariff concerns - UK Investor Magazine
Watches of Switzerland Group has shaken off the impact of tariffs and continued to deliver robust performance across its luxury watch and jewellery portfolio, with trading in the 18 weeks to August 31st meeting company expectations. A trading statement released on Wednesday was heavily focused on operational progress, but the luxury retailer did say it […]
James Cropper impresses with confident outlook - UK Investor Magazine
James Cropper shares rose on Wednesday after the Advanced Materials and Paper & Packaging group announced that recent trading had exceeded expectations across both core divisions. Shares rose 20% in early trading on Wednesday as the group said it was targeting ‘significant growth in Adjusted EBITDA against FY25’. The company produce paper and packaging as […]
Klarna chooses New York for $14bn IPO - UK Investor Magazine
Klarna has set its sights on New York for its long-awaited IPO that could value the ‘buy now, play later’ company at up to $14bn. The Fintech filed for an IPO confidentially earlier this year, but pushed back plans due to market volatility caused by Trump’s tariffs. The news will come as a blow to […]
Churchill China shares fall as revenue and profits drop, dividend cut - UK Investor Magazine
Churchill China appears to be in a state of managed decline. Growth prospects are scarce, and core markets are showing signs of weakness. The performance ceramic manufacturer serving hospitality markets worldwide has posted a 5.2% decline in revenue for the first half of 2025, highlighting the ongoing challenges facing the industry. The AIM-listed company reported […]
AIM movers: Atlantic Lithium financing and Maintel warning - UK Investor Magazine
Recent new admission Medpal AI (LON: MPAL) continues its share price rise and it is up 23% to 11.5p. The digital health and AI company raised £2m at 4p/share prior to joining AIM. This will finance the commercialisation of the company’s wellness app. Jangada Mines (LON: JAN) has started exploration at the Paranaita gold project. […]
Tialis Essential IT shares surge on bumper follow-on contract - UK Investor Magazine
AIM-listed Tialis Essential IT has won a substantial five-year contract extension worth approximately £50 million from an existing customer. The managed services provider will deliver lifecycle services, tech bars, end user support and field engineering under the expanded framework agreement. Tialis Essential IT shares were over 60% higher at the time of writing. Investors were clearly […]
Director deals: boohoo founder buying but retailer still has problems - UK Investor Magazine
Founder and executive director Carol Kane bough 6.86 million shares in online retailer boohoo (LON: DEBS) at 14.5p each, following the recent full year results. That is just under £1m invested and takes her shareholding to 27.8 million. She has been buying shares since November 2024 and spent around £300,000 on share purchases at […]
ITM Power: shares at 66.20p expected to react upwards with increased contract win news, plus the Hydropulse deal - UK Investor Magazine
The Final Results to end-April recently announced by the £410m-capitalised ITM Power (LON:ITM), showed a strong performance and pointed to ongoing growth – but, as yet, the group’s shares have hardly flickered with investor interest, however that could soon change. The group reported a 50% hike in revenues to £26.0m (£16.5m), but with an increased […]
UK house prices fall in August - Nationwide - UK Investor Magazine
UK house prices unexpectedly fell in August as unaffordability weighed on prices and high mortgage rates acted as a barrier to entering the market for first-time buyers. Annual house price growth slipped slightly to 2.1%, from 2.4% in July, while month-on-month prices dipped by 0.1%, according to data released by Nationwide on Monday. “The relatively […]
Aquis weekly movers: KR1 NAV increases - UK Investor Magazine
Lord Bethell has been appointed as a non-executive director of biotech Cardiogeni (LON: CGNI). He is a former health minister. Another director, Ajan Reginald, bought 10,001 shares at 20p each and 2,000 shares at 10p each. He owns 22.1% of Cardiogeni. The share price is one-fifth higher at 9p. Phoenix Digital Assets (LON: PNIX) director […]
Top 10 stocks traded on the Robinhood UK platform in August - UK Investor Magazine
US tech shares dominated the top 10 shares traded on the Robinhood UK platform again in August as investors continued to position their portfolios in the world’s fastest-growing and largest AI and crypto stocks. “Another month, another big showing for AI, crypto and tech in general among the most popular stocks in August 2025 on […]
Gold breaks through $3,400 as dollar drives price higher - UK Investor Magazine
The gold price broke through $3,400 yesterday to trade at the highest point since the Jackson Hole symposium, as the dollar weakened further and geopolitical risk helped provide support for the price. “In yesterday’s session, gold broke above the psychological threshold of $3,400/oz, marking a new high since the Jackson Hole symposium,” explained Linh Tran, […]
Viva Vietnam: 80 years of independence - UK Investor Magazine
On 2 September 1945, Hồ Chí Minh stood in Ba Đình Square, Hanoi, and proclaimed the Declaration of Independence of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. From Hunger to Harvest, and the Decade Ahead In September 1945, as Vietnam declared its independence, the country faced one of its darkest chapters. That same year, the Great Famine […]
FTSE 100 higher as BAE Systems, Babcock and gold rally - UK Investor Magazine
The FTSE 100 was largely flat on Monday as investors digested the latest twist in the Trump tariff saga with US markets closed for Labor Day. BAE Systems and Babcock rose on a large order for UK warships from Norway. We are never too far from tariff headlines despite most major economies striking deals with […]
Guident demonstrates systems management prowess with certification - UK Investor Magazine
Guident has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, the world’s leading information security management standard. The milestone confirms that the company maintains comprehensive security controls to protect critical assets and processes. The company believes the certification strengthens client trust through internationally recognised security practices and enhances operational resilience with proactive risk management. Ultimately, the AV safety company’s […]
AIM movers: Team Internet sees signs of improvement after profit slump and Aura Energy offtake deal - UK Investor Magazine
Galileo Resources (LON: GLR) says drilling at licence PL253 in the Kalahari Copperbelt in Botswana has intersected a wide interval containing intermittent copper mineralisation. Further study is required. Drill samples will be tested. Two further holes will be completed shortly. The share price rose 12.8% to 1.1p. ValiRx (LON: VAL) says majority-owned Cytolytix has received […]
Dialight maintains full-year profit outlook despite sluggish demand - UK Investor Magazine
LED lighting specialist Dialight has reaffirmed its expectations for the year ending March 2026, despite facing continued headwinds in its industrial markets. The group, which specialises in lighting solutions for hazardous industrial environments, reported marginally lower sales for the five months to 31 August compared with the same period last year. Sales have been dampened […]
FTSE 100 drops as UK gilt yields touch 27-year high - UK Investor Magazine
The FTSE 100 was on the back foot on Tuesday as UK gilts rose to a 27-year high, driven by concerns about the government’s borrowing and budgetary plans. The pound also fell sharply against the dollar as the FTSE 100 gave up 0.3% to trade at 9,162. “Gilt yields in the UK rose after the […]
AIM movers: Avacta agrees changes to convertible and Eqtec capital reorganisation - UK Investor Magazine
Conroy Gold and Natural Resources (LON: CGNR) recovered a further 42.3% to 9.25p since yesterday’s announcement of an agreement to restructure liabilities, including the writing off of 20% of the €3.36m owed. Directors and former directors are swapping the remaining 80% owed into a capped net smelter royalty relating to the Orlock Bridge and Skullmartin […]
Banks drag FTSE 100 lower on tax raid concerns - UK Investor Magazine
The FTSE 100 had another underwhelming session on Friday, despite US equities reaching fresh highs overnight. US stocks were buoyed by better-than-expected US GDP and Federal Reserve members calling for rate cuts. The S&P 500 closed at 6,501, up 0.3% overnight. Unfortunately, there was little direct read-across for UK stocks, and the FTSE 100 was driven […]
AIM movers: Tialis Essential IT framework agreement and Tekmar contract delays - UK Investor Magazine
Managed services provider Tialis Essential IT (LON: TIA) has been awarded a five-year £60m framework agreement by an existing customer. This underpins forecast 2025 pre-tax profit of £1.2m. The share price jumped 36% to 85p, having exceed 100p earlier in the morning. Tertiary Minerals (LON: TYM) says initial analysis of phase 2 drill programme results […]
Wood Group disposes of North American engineering business - UK Investor Magazine
John Wood Group has agreed to sell its North American Transmission & Distribution engineering business to Qualus LLC for $110 million as part of Wood’s ongoing disposal programme aimed at shedding non-core assets. Wood Group are being forced to strip down the business to pay off debts. The Aberdeen-based engineering firm reached the agreement following […]
Alumasc Group: with results tomorrow, despite challenging times 2025 sales and profits expected to be ahead - UK Investor Magazine
Tomorrow morning, Tuesday 2nd September, the £121m-capitalised Alumasc Group (LON:ALU) will declare its 2025 results. Way back at the start of February this year, I featured the group, with its shares then trading at 292.50p, on the basis that I was expecting it to be a steady performer for any portfolio. Since then, the shares […]
AIM weekly movers: Positive exploration news from Oriole Resources - UK Investor Magazine
Oriole Resources (LON: ORR) says the number of gold bearing intersections at the Mbe gold project in Cameroon to 285, equivalent to one intersection for every 21 metres. A mineral resource estimate is expected before the end of the year. The share price jumped 135% to 0.47p, having been as high as 0.62p. Synthetic binders […]
What the dollar’s decline reveals about gold’s rally - UK Investor Magazine
by Russell Shor The Dollar and Gold are Related For much of market history, the dollar and gold have moved in opposite directions. When the greenback strengthens, the precious metal often falters; when the dollar weakens, gold tends to shine. There are exceptions, of course, but the inverse link remains a defining feature of their […]
Metals One makes strategic investment in gold processing opportunity - UK Investor Magazine
Metals One Plc has announced a ‘major’ strategic investment of C$750,000 in Lions Bay Capital Inc., expanding its global gold and copper exposure through Lions Bay’s portfolio of assets. The AIM-listed minerals exploration company will acquire 7,500,000 common shares, giving it a 19.1% stake in the TSX-V listed Lions Bay. Gold Processing Plant Revival Lions […]
Journeo strengthens national security portfolio with £13.7M acquisition of infrastructure protection specialist - UK Investor Magazine
AIM-listed Journeo plc has completed a strategic £13.7 million acquisition that significantly expands its capabilities in critical national infrastructure protection. The transport technology specialist has acquired Crime and Fire Defence Systems Limited (CFDS), a company that specialises in protecting the UK’s most sensitive facilities from physical and cyber threats. Journeo’s shares were 4% higher at […]
5 tips for those approaching retirement by Scottish Widows - UK Investor Magazine
The FCA’s most recent Financial Lives survey found 31% of non-retirees had not thought about how they will manage financially in retirement. To guide those savers nearing retirement who need to prepare financially, Scottish Widows has provided five tips covering tax, life plans, and state entitlements. The five tips below have been kindly provided by […]
Tungsten West shares leap higher on major US financing interest - UK Investor Magazine
Tungsten West has received a significant boost for its Hemerdon tungsten and tin mine project in Devon, with the Export-Import Bank of the United States expressing interest in providing up to $95 million in financing. The non-binding Letter of Interest comes under EXIM’s new Supply Chain Resilience Initiative, designed to strengthen critical mineral supply chains […]
Empire Metals achieves 'breakthrough' in titanium processing with 99% purity results - UK Investor Magazine
Empire Metals shares jumped on Thursday after announcing a major ‘breakthrough’ in processing technology at its Pitfield Project in Western Australia. The company achieved exceptional titanium recoveries and produced ultra-high purity titanium dioxide through conventional processing methods, with the initial rougher stage flotation achieving 77% recovery rates, while the cleaning stage performance reached an impressive […]
AIM movers: Potential funding for Tungsten West and ex-dividends - UK Investor Magazine
Focus Xplore (LON: FOX) has revealed progress with exploration on rare earth element and lithium pegmatites at projects in Ontario, Canada. Rock chip samples show that the Bay Road and Iva projects “have elemental ratios and values consistent with moderate levels of fractionation within locally enriched, or “fertile” granites”. This is an indicator of the […]
FTSE 100 lower as banks and utilities drag - UK Investor Magazine
The FTSE 100 was lower on Thursday as banks and utilities dragged on the index in what was a fairly benign trading session. London’s leading index was 0.4% lower at the time of writing. The FTSE 100 has posted a string of minor losses as the index retreats from record highs, but the losses have […]
Nvidia shares slip despite earnings beat - UK Investor Magazine
Nvidia shares were lower in the premarket on Thursday despite the chipmaker beating expectations and confirming demand remained robust. It was beats all round for Nvidia in Q2 with revenue, EPS, and Q3 revenue guidance all outstripping analyst estimates. However, such are the sky-high expectations of Nvidia, shares dipped in the premarket, as the stock […]
What affects Bitcoin's price? Learn to read the market - UK Investor Magazine
Bitcoin’s price can change dramatically in just a few hours, leaving many people wondering what causes these wild swings. If you’re new to cryptocurrency, understanding what moves Bitcoin’s price can help you make better decisions about when to buy or sell. Unlike traditional stocks that represent company ownership, Bitcoin’s value comes from different factors. Think […]
Gold price remains elevated as US economy softens - UK Investor Magazine
Gold prices have established a base just below the $3,400 mark as investors remain committed to the precious metal in the face of a weakening US jobs market and the Federal Reserve’s anticipated rate cut. Gold was trading at $3,375 at the time of writing. “Gold has surged in recent sessions and is holding above […]
FTSE 100 edges higher ahead of Nvidia earnings - UK Investor Magazine
The FTSE 100 rose on Wednesday as investors prepared for Nvidia’s earnings, due to be released after the US close this evening. US markets closed higher overnight as investors boosted their exposure to US stocks ahead of the most highly anticipated earnings release of any company globally. This optimism spilt into European trade on Wednesday, […]
JD Sports launches £100m buyback as guidance maintained - UK Investor Magazine
JD Sports share edged higher as the group showed signs of improvement across its global operations, despite ongoing softness in core markets. Shares in the retailer were 1.6% higher in early trading on Wednesday after announcing a new £100m share buyback programme, as it maintained its profit outlook. Shares in JD Sports were among the […]
Increasing dividends and implementing AI to boost margins with Adsure Services - UK Investor Magazine
The UK Investor Magazine was delighted to welcome Vicky Davies, CFO of Adsure Services, to the podcast to discuss recent results and the outlook for the year ahead. Adsure Services revenues grew 7% in the year ended 31 March 2025 while EBITDA soared 35%. Strong financial performance driven by fresh contracts helped support a 15% […]
AIM movers: Fiinu readmitted and Victoria refinancing - UK Investor Magazine
Fiinu (LON: BANK) has been readmitted to AIM following the acquisition of Poland-based foreign exchange brokerage Everfex. The initial payment of £8m was satisfied by the issue of 80 million shares at 10p each and the rest will depend on performance and be payable via up to 20 million shares at 20p each. Everfex made […]
AIM movers: LifeSafe leaving AIM and Oriole Resources set up for mineral resource estimate - UK Investor Magazine
Oriole Resources (LON: ORR) says the number of gold bearing intersections at the Mbe gold project in Cameroon to 285, equivalent to one intersection for every 21 metres. A mineral resource estimate is expected before the end of the year. The share price jumped 117.5% to 0.435p. Guardian Metal Resources (LON: GMET) has become a […]