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Lloyds shares: three key buy signals from Q1 results - UK Investor Magazine
Lloyds shares quickly recovered from the Trump-tariff induced sell-off in early April on the realisation that the bank's UK-focused operations would largely be shielded from the trade war, and the services-oriented UK economy on which Lloyds relies would not be as heavily impacted as other major economies. Lloyds still has several bearish factors to consider. […]
Next lifts guidance after bumper start to the year - UK Investor Magazine
Next shares rose on Thursday after the retailer released another encouraging trading update and increased it’s full year guidance. Next has delivered another strong performance in the first quarter of 2025, surpassing its own sales growth estimates by £55m. The company reported full price sales growth of 11.4% for the thirteen weeks to 26 April […]
Buy this discounted FTSE 250 investment company for exposure to Klarna's IPO - UK Investor Magazine
Klarna was set to be one of this year's headline IPOs, providing investors an opportunity to secure a slice of the leader in the rapidly expanding world of 'buy now, pay later' (BNPL). Then, Donald Trump and his tariff announcement came along and sparked a wave of volatility that led to a number of US […]
FTSE 100 higher as Bank of England cuts rates - UK Investor Magazine
The FTSE 100 rose on Thursday after the Bank of England cut interest rates and warned of the impact of trade tariffs on UK GDP growth. The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4.25% as it seeks to mitigate the negative economic consequences of Donald Trump’s tariffs. “Despite the UK economy growing more […]
Reset Connect London 2025: The Premier Event for Sustainable Finance & Investment - UK Investor Magazine
As the UK’s leading sustainability and net-zero event, Reset Connect London returns to Excel London on 24-25 June 2025, offering finance professionals, investors and institutions a vital platform to explore the future of sustainable investment. As the flagship event of London Climate Action Week, Reset Connect London brings together 7,500 attendees, 400 expert speakers and […]
AIM movers: Symphony Environmental Technologies premium financing and Mothercare declines - UK Investor Magazine
Degradable plastics developer Symphony Environmental Technologies (LON: SYM) has raised £2.5m at 20p/share from Quantum Leap Capital. The subscription will be in two tranches and Quantum Leap Capital will have a 5.26% stake. The subscription price is more than double the market price even after a 123.1% rise to 7.25p. Electronic monitoring technology developer Big […]
Smiths News explores new opportunities - UK Investor Magazine
Swindon-based newspaper and magazines distributor Smiths News (LON: SNWS) is pushing forward with trials of potential new operations that will make up the decline in the core business and could grow the overall business. There is a customer base of more than 22,000, which can be offered additional services. These can be large chains of […]
Share Tip: Synectics – we should be watching them as they watch everyone else, AGM Update encourages further purchases of its shares - UK Investor Magazine
Ahead of today’s AGM Synectics (LON:SNX) has issued a Trading Update stating that its recent wins across all key sectors continue to support the company's solid order book and encouraging sales traction. The Business This group is a leader in advanced security and surveillance solutions that help protect people, property and assets around the world. […]
FTSE 100 lower as trade concerns creep back in - UK Investor Magazine
The FTSE 100 slipped ok Wednesday as investors erred on the side of caution as trade concerns crept back in ahead of interest rate decisions from the Fed and Bank of England. After closing higher for 16 consecutive sessions, London’s leading index fell 0.15% in early trade on Wednesday. “Concerns about how Trump’s tariff wars […]
AIM – Perfect storm now drawing to a close - UK Investor Magazine
AIM is set to outperform the All Share for remainder of CY2025 FTSE AIM All-Share DataIndex Level: 709.22Net Market Cap: £41,301mNo of Constituents: 58652 week high/low: 810.02/624.421-year Return: -7.13%Constituent Sizes and YieldAve. Market Cap: £70.48mLargest Mk Cap: £3,587.50mSmallest Mk Cap: <£1mIndex Yield: 1.21% Trump’s perspective for his second 100 days – Respite for global equity […]
JD Wetherspoon sales rise as more franchise pubs open - UK Investor Magazine
JD Wetherspoon has announced a 5.6% increase in like-for-like sales for the 13-week period ending 27th April 2025, compared to the same period last year. The pub chain also reported year-to-date like-for-like sales growth of 5.1%. Total sales for the quarter rose by 5.0%, with year-to-date figures showing a 4.2% increase. The slight difference between […]
AIM movers: Empresaria bid approach and Ocean Harvest Technology has cash until June - UK Investor Magazine
In content advertising company Mirriad Advertising (LON: MIRI) continues to recover some of last week’s share price decline and is 60.7% higher at 0.045p, although 86.8% lower on the week. Staffing company Empresaria Group (LON: EMR) has received a bid approach from a consortium of individuals, including the boss of the offshore services division of […]
Cepro is disrupting both the energy and housing sectors - UK Investor Magazine
Cepro, an award-winning Bristol-based renewable energy company, is crowdfunding to scale its mission to decarbonise and decentralise home energy – and disrupt the energy sector. Cepro partners with housebuilders to deliver all-electric, future-proof homes at lower cost. They are already operating the UK’s first fully operational residential smart grids and are winning awards for their […]
Vietnam Holding: Trading Places - UK Investor Magazine
New exchange platform will improve investment environment in Vietnam The Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HoSE) reopened yesterday 5 May after the Reunification Holiday with an upgraded trading platform. It’s both a necessary and welcome move which will yield immediate benefits for anyone who wants to invest in one of Asia’s most dynamic economies. […]
FTSE 350 sectors to benefit from Bank of England rate cuts - UK Investor Magazine
The Bank of England looks set to embark on a series of interest rate cuts this year as Donald Trump’s trade policies rock the global economy and hit the UK’s growth rate. After remaining steadfast in their cautious approach to interest rate cuts in the face of stubbornly higher inflation, the Bank of England is […]
AIM movers: Facilities by ADF hit by film tariff fears and Aptamer royalty deal - UK Investor Magazine
In content advertising company Mirriad Advertising (LON: MIRI) has clawed back some of last week’s share price fall after it said it was running out of money and the business may have to be placed into administration. There has been no positive update since then, but the share price rebounded 8.33% to 0.0325p. Kefi Gold […]
Unrecognised value at Focusrite - UK Investor Magazine
Audio and content creation equipment supplier Focusrite (LON: TUNE) is still suffering from weakened demand for its equipment, but there are signs of improvement. That is not reflected in the share price. The bright area had been the audio reproduction division where venues were catching up with their investment spending, but that has run its […]
Identifying high-quality UK equities and achieving a market-beating dividend yield with Dunedin Income Growth - UK Investor Magazine
The UK Investor Magazine was thrilled to welcome Rebecca Maclean, Co-Manager of Dunedin Income Growth Investment Trust, to the podcast to drill down into the trust’s portfolio and strategy. Dunedin Income Trust takes a total return approach to UK and European equities to achieve a dividend yield of 4.8%. Find out more about Dunedin Income […]
Another upgrade for Filtronic - UK Investor Magazine
RF components and systems developer Filtronic (LON: FTC) has been upgraded yet again after its latest trading statement. Both 2024-25 and 2025-26 figures are going to exceed expectations. The share price is 4.1% higher at 99.5p and just off its recent high despite concerns about tariffs. Manufacturing capacity has been increased to meet the demand […]
FTSE 100 treads water ahead of central bank decisions - UK Investor Magazine
The FTSE 100 gained in early trade before falling back on Tuesday as investors geared up for a week of central bank action amid softening trade tensions and corporate earnings. London’s leading index was largely flat as the recovery rally from Trump’s Liberation Day ground on with early gains. Lows below 8,000 now seem a […]
Majestic Corporation completes Telecycle acquisition - UK Investor Magazine
Urban mining company Majestic Corporation has today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Telecycle Europe Limited as it expansion into the UK market gathers pace. Majestic Corporation recycles various forms of e-waste, including chipboards, mobile phones and solar energy equipment. The £2 million acquisition, initially announced in September 2024, will be settled through […]
Share Tip: AG Barr – IRN-BRU maker’s shares looking good at 687p, big corporate newsflow could push them higher - UK Investor Magazine
Last Wednesday, 30th April, AG Barr (LON:BAG), the £770m-capitalised branded multi-beverage group, declared that it is now in discussions with a potential buyer for its Strathmore bottled water business. Just six weeks ago, the group stated that, as part of its new strategic programme, it was looking to ‘discontinue’ that part of its business. Barr […]
Aquis weekly movers: Disagreement at Walls & Futures REIT - UK Investor Magazine
Shareholders have voted for the exit of Samarkand Group (LON: SMK) from Aquis and that will happen on 7 May. The share price recovered 573% to 0.505p, but it is still around 15% of the level before the plans to leave Aquis were revealed. Hot Rocks Investments (LON: HRIP) is 44.4% ahead at 0.325p […]
AIM weekly movers: Trakm8 recommended bid - UK Investor Magazine
Telematics company Trakm8 (LON: TRAK) is being acquired by Canadian software company Constellation Software Inc. The recommended bid is 9.5p/share in cash and the share price recovered 254% to 8.85p. Weak demand from the vehicle insurance sector and delays to an expected optimisation contract hit trading at Trakm8 and it has been cutting costs. Constellation […]
Aurora UK Alpha: The North Star of Intrinsic Value - UK Investor Magazine
One of the challenges in observing investment markets, especially over shorter durations, lies in the frequent disconnect between share price movements and the underlying fundamental reality of the businesses represented. We often witness share prices fluctuate in ways that seem detached from tangible results. While sometimes an explanation appears obvious, trying to draw causal links […]
FTSE 100 storms higher on trade deal optimism - UK Investor Magazine
The FTSE 100 was on the verge of recovering all the losses sustained in the wake of Donald Trump’s tariff announcement as the index surged higher on Friday amid strong earnings from NatWest and Shell, and hopes China and the US would reach an amicable resolution to their trade spat. London’s leading index was 0.7% […]
NatWest shares hit highest level since 2011 on strong Q1 earnings - UK Investor Magazine
NatWest shares reached their highest levels since 2011 on Friday after the bank reported Q1 earnings that offered plentiful reason to be optimistic about the bank’s near-term future. NatWest has delivered a very respectable financial performance in the first quarter of 2025, reporting an attributable profit of £1,252 million, earnings per share of 15.5 pence […]
AIM movers: Gfinity generates AI revenues and further positive drilling news from Xtract Resources - UK Investor Magazine
Gfinity (LON: GFIN) is commercialising AI technology Connected IQ under licence from 0M Technology Solutions, and first revenues were generated in April. Talks are underway with large advertising agencies to use the technology in brand campaigns and for the provision of services. Additional sales personnel have been hired. Gfinity has formed Yentra.AI to bring together […]
Gfinity achieves first revenue from AI connected video technology - UK Investor Magazine
Gfinity has achieved its first revenue from the commercialisation of its Connected IQ artificial intelligence technology, which focuses on the connected video market. The company received its initial income in April from campaigns and is currently in commercial discussions with several large advertising agencies regarding CIQ’s services. To support this growth, Gfinity has expanded its […]
Temple Bar Investment Trust Chairman Update - UK Investor Magazine
As we approach the fifth anniversary of Redwheel’s appointment as investment managers to the Temple Bar portfolio, in our latest update video, chairman Richard Wyatt examines Nick and Ian’s progress to date, along with recent developments in the UK equity market and their implications for the Temple Bar dividend. Past performance is not a guide […]
Share Tip: Currys – early signs of recovery in its Nordics regions helps to drive group profit expectations even higher - UK Investor Magazine
Just six weeks ago I questioned whether it was the right time to be buying back into the shares of the UK’s leading electronics and technology products retail group. The shares of Currys (LON:CURY) were then 88p, with my suggestion that they could well be ready to rise above the 100p level and then forge […]
Meta shares surge as profit beats estimates and active users rise - UK Investor Magazine
Meta shares jumped in the US after-market following the release of Q1 earnings that revealed better-than-expected EPS and revenue. The Facebook owner’s EPS of $6.43 for the first quarter smashed estimates of $5.28 as the group shook off concerns about tariff uncertainty weighing on ad spending. Revenue for the period came in at $42.3bn versus expectations […]
FTSE 100 steady as Lloyds shares fall - UK Investor Magazine
The FTSE 100 remained fairly steady on Thursday, as mixed earnings updates led to a directionless performance by the index. That said, London’s leading index had just crept above 8,500, turning positive at the time of writing, and was on course to build on the recovery rally following Trump’s tariffs. “There was plenty of corporate […]
AIM movers: Mirriad Advertising running out of money and Emmerson seeks arbitration - UK Investor Magazine
Dr Graham Cooley has increased his stake in spirits company Distil (LON: DIS) from 17.3% to 18.1%. The share price has come off its high for the day, but it is still up 46.7% to 0.11p. Emmerson (LON: EML) is seeking arbitration through the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), which is part […]
GenIP shares jump as new product launched into business intelligence market - UK Investor Magazine
GenIP has today announced the launch of its innovative AI-powered ‘Competitive Intelligence Report’, marking a significant expansion of the Gen AI analytics firm’s market reach beyond its traditional technology commercialisation services. The London-based firm that listed on AIM late in 2024 has also secured its first major client for the new product—a ‘Big Four’ accountancy […]
Taylor Wimpey reports improving sales rates, maintains completion guidance - UK Investor Magazine
Taylor Wimpey has announced that its spring selling season progressed as expected, despite macroeconomic volatility and affordability challenges, particularly in southern England. The housebuilder reported a net private sales rate of 0.77 per outlet per week for the year to 27 April 2025, slightly up from 0.74 in 2024. The firm’s total order book value […]
AIM movers: Solid State beats expectations and IG Design considers exiting US - UK Investor Magazine
Electric Guitar (LON: ELEG) is considering acquisitions in the energy and AI sectors. The creditors voluntary arrangement shares have yet to be issued as the supervisor of the CVA is working through claims. The share price rebounded 84.2% to 0.0875p. Electronic components and systems supplier Solid State (LON: SOLI) is expecting better than forecast pre-tax […]
FTSE 100 winning streak continues as Barclays results impress - UK Investor Magazine
The FTSE 100 continued its upward march on Wednesday, as corporate earnings helped lift the index despite lingering concerns about Trump’s tariffs. London’s leading index rose about 20 points in early trade before the rally faded to trade just above flat at the time of writing. Anyone who bought into the Trump tariff-induced sell-off is […]
Private Equity investment trusts outperform following Trump's 'Liberation Day' - AIC - UK Investor Magazine
Private Equity investment trusts have outperformed all other investment trust sectors since Donald Trump made his ‘Liberation Day’ tariff announcements, according to data compiled by the AIC. The AIC ‘Private Equity’ sector has returned 11.1% since 2nd April, more than double the second-best performing sector – the ‘Japanese Smaller Companies’ sector, which has returned 5.5%. […]
TinniSoothe: Disrupting the Tinnitus Market with New Wearable Tech - UK Investor Magazine
Tinnitus affects 740 million people worldwide, yet sufferers still face a critical lack of practical, 24/7 relief options. British health tech company TinniSoothe has developed the world’s first wearable sound therapy device to provide round the clock relief, without the need for anything in or around the ears. They are currently doing their first equity […]