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Kingfisher Resilient in Q1 as Trade and E-Commerce Drive Growth Despite Late Spring

Kingfisher Q1: trade & e-commerce drive growth, offsetting late spring. Full-year guidance unchanged. Resilient start in a soft market.

Union Jack Oil Reports £7M Net Loss Amid Strategic Shift to USA Drilling

Union Jack Oil's £7M loss driven by UK impairments as it pivots to US drilling. Debt-free with Oklahoma success-key takeaways for investors.

Velocity Composites Reports H1 Revenue Dip but Maintains Positive EBITDA and US Progress

Velocity Composites H1 revenue dips to £8.4m but stays EBITDA positive, cuts debt, and eyes US growth as delayed programmes begin H2.

Calnex Solutions Reports Strong FY26 Results with 19% Revenue Growth and Improved Profitability

Calnex Solutions FY26: 19% revenue growth, 73% profit jump. Diversification into hyperscale & defence pays off. Customer concentration & FY27 investment are risks.

MTI Wireless Edge Reports Strong Q1 and Announces $9m Defence Contract Wins

MTI Wireless Edge Q1: revenue $12.75m, profit up 21%, and $9m defence orders boost 2026 outlook.

Anglo Asian Mining Reports Transformational 2025 Results with Record Copper Production and Dividend Reinstatement

Anglo Asian Mining reports record copper production, profits swing to $25.8m, and dividend reinstated at 4 cents per share in a transformational 2025.

EARNZ PLC Achieves First Positive Adjusted EBITDA in FY2025 Results

EARNZ posts first positive adjusted EBITDA in FY2025 amid revenue surge to £11.8m; cash burn and net debt rise remain key concerns. Read more.

Diaceutics Returns to Profitability with Strong Revenue Growth in FY 2025

Diaceutics FY2025: revenue +20% to £38.4m, returns to profitability, record £38.9m order book. Strong growth and margins improving.

Atalaya Mining Reports Solid Q1 2026 Financial Results Despite Lower Production

Despite weather-hit copper production, Atalaya Mining delivered strong cash generation and €266M net cash in Q1 2026

Oakley Capital Investments to Invest Up to £33 Million in XTEL

Oakley Capital backs XTEL with up to £33m – a profitable CPG software firm with 40% ARR growth. Positive news, but the undisclosed valuation matters.

Southern Energy Corp. Reports Q1 2026 Results and Enters Williamsburg Joint Venture

Southern Energy's Q1 shows a balance sheet reset with no senior debt, lower interest, and a Williamsburg JV de-risking oil testing, despite a 21% production drop.

Inchcape expands Bulgarian footprint with Silver Star acquisition

Inchcape acquires Silver Star in Bulgaria for £240m revenue, adding Mercedes-Benz & trucks. Margin-accretive, but price undisclosed. A smart bolt-on?

Metals Exploration Reports Record Revenue and Free Cash Flow in FY2025, Advances La India Construction

Metals Exploration FY2025: record revenue & free cash flow despite lower gold output. La India construction 50% complete, first gold due Dec 2026. Debt-free.

Gresham House Energy Storage Fund Acquires Massive 480MW Battery Project in Essex

Softcat Upgrades Full-Year Profit Guidance After Strong Q3, Driven by AI Demand and Memory Shortages

Softcat upgrades full-year profit guidance after strong Q3, driven by AI demand and memory shortages. Mid-teens growth expected.

Games Workshop Full Year Trading Update: Revenue Rises, Licensing Falls

Games Workshop reports core revenue up 10.6%, but licensing plummets 42.9%, leaving PBT barely higher at £265m.

Helical Reports Strong Progress and Capital Return in Annual Results

Helical's annual results: a £333M office sale, £17M capital return, and improved lettings at The Bower. Strong progress despite lower profit.

Hercules PLC Reports Record Revenue but Auditor Qualification Casts Shadow Over Results

Hercules PLC reports record revenue and underlying profit, but a qualified audit opinion on supplier controls casts a shadow over FY2025 results.

Sound Energy Reports Final Results: Progress on Moroccan LNG, New Ventures, and Going Concern Warning

Sound Energy’s 2025 results: Tendrara LNG progress and new ventures, but going concern warning and thin cash keep risk high.

Creo Medical Reports Strong Revenue Growth and Strategic Progress Amid Funding Uncertainty

Creo Medical FY25: revenue up 50% to £6.0m, losses narrowing, but funding uncertainty remains with going concern warning.

STS Global Income & Growth Trust Reports Challenging Year with Strategic Focus on Long-Term Value

STS Global Income & Growth Trust posts negative returns but cuts costs, grows dividend, and maintains discount control.

Currys Trading Update: Profits Beat Guidance as Sales Strengthen

Currys profits beat guidance at £191m, with 18% growth and steady sales. A solid update that strengthens the investment case.

Renew Holdings Acquires EDES to Expand High Voltage Engineering Capabilities

Renew Holdings acquires EDES for up to £9m to expand high voltage engineering capabilities. The bolt-on deal is immediately earnings enhancing and taps into £50-60bn UK grid investment.

IXICO Plc Reports Strong H1 2026 Results and Unveils TechBio Strategy

IXICO reports strong H1 2026: revenue up 23%, gross margin 53.2%, order book £18.1m. Cash burn addressed with £10m fundraise. TechBio strategy unveiled.

Luceco Q1 2026 Trading Update: Strong Growth and Upgraded Outlook Driven by EV Charging Momentum

Luceco's Q1 2026: 11% organic revenue growth, EV charging +80%, and profit guidance upgraded to >£40m. Strong momentum across the board.

C&C Group Full-Year Results: Revenue Falls but Strategic Shift Underway

C&C Group's FY2026 revenue fell but branded drinks grew; strategic shift to two engines aims to boost growth and margin recovery.

IG Group Upgrades Full-Year Guidance After Strong Q1 and Accelerating Momentum

IG Group upgrades full-year guidance after strong Q1, with revenue up 19% and accelerating customer growth – a clear positive for investors.

Caledonia Investments delivers 5.4% NAV total return in year of progress

Caledonia Investments posts 5.4% NAV return but -7.1% TSR amid 43.4% discount. Stonehage Fleming sale and dividend growth are highlights.

Victorian Plumbing delivers double-digit growth in H1 2026, driven by tiles and flooring strength

Victorian Plumbing H1 2026: double-digit revenue growth driven by tiles & flooring. Record orders, core profit up, but MFI investment weighs on profits.

discoverIE acquires 3Gmetalworx to strengthen North American security and defence presence

discoverIE acquires 3Gmetalworx for £50m, strengthening its North American security and defence electronics presence with an immediately accretive deal.