UK 04:14 Thursday, 22 October 2026
Breaking news and expert analysis on fast-moving AIM and LSE listed shares
Next week is half term here in the rain sodden post industrial second world nation of sanctuary that is Wales and I have promised the Mrs. and kids a few days away with me doing limited keyboard time. After what she endured from Paul Mathieson it is the least that I can offer. So help me out and be like reader A and win an almost free week at the Greek Hovel.
Sulfur battery technology company Gelion (GELN) has announced its year ended 30th June 2026 results with CEO Matt Wood emphasising the company having “established a world-class sulfur battery technology platform, secured strategic partnerships with globally recognised organisations… the momentum has continued after the period end, with new agreements signed with Mitsui Kinzoku and leading global automotive OEMs. Supported by a strengthened balance sheet, strong partner engagement and a clear focus on commercial execution, we are confident in our strategy and the opportunity ahead”. What of the shares having responded up to 18p, though that still down from 24p at which the shares commenced the reporting year?
I start with a shock for the bears and the bid for Mobico (MCG). Then it is Valereum (VLRM), Wishbone Gold (WSBN), Falconedge (EDGE), Nuburu (US:BURU) and Supply@ME Capital (SYME). Finally a chat with Adam Reynolds, more colour on the Q3 Probiotix (PBX) numbers and I introduce tentative forecasts for 2029 and 2030.
Online wine retailer Virgin Wines UK (VINO) has announced its year ended 3rd July 2026 results headlined “Return to growth and significant market share gains, with strong progress across all four strategic growth pillars”. So why a current 26.5p share price comparing to around 60p at the prior year end?
Perhaps a call is needed to PR genius Steffi who on 29th July announced she was standing down as a NED ( monthly screw £3,000) as of October 26th. Then on September 2nd it was announced that Steffi had agreed to leave on September 1. Something about that seems fishy. Meanwhile shares in FalconEdge (EDGE) are today collapsing.
Probiotics life sciences company ProBiotix Health (PBX) has issued a “Q3 2026 Trading Update” stating “pleased with the continued growth” and “confident” in the outlook and future growth prospects. The following is why the performance and outlook suggests material further upside potential from a current 9.5p share price although we are already significantly ahead on the initial 6p offer price tip.
Domino's Pizza master franchisor in the UK and Republic of Ireland, Domino’s Pizza Group (DOM) has issued a “3rd Quarter Trading Statement” headlined “Continued positive trading momentum, maintain full year expectations”, but what’s the details with the shares currently responding more than 3% lower to below 230p?
There was a ramptastic RNS yesterday from Wishbone Gold (WSBN) and the shares are off 7% today, to 14.5p. Given the modus operandi of Richard Poulden that should tell you a lot. Moreover…
In the old days Street of Shame at Private Eye would call out this sort of shameless behaviour for what it is. These days it is all part of the establishment club so Camilla Tominey of the loathsome Daily Telegraph can post on X
Shareholders in Colin Bird’s Kendrick Resources (KEN) need to lube up fast. And its scumbag advisors should be forcing the issuance of an RNS clarifying its grim financial position.
You wondered why Eco Buildings (ECOB) shares shot ahead to 12p yesterday? As I noted here I am very relaxed about how cheap they are and offer several potential catalysts for a dramatic re-rate before Christmas but the photo below is a wild card. I knew the Eco team was in Kosovo and I now know why.
‘Engineered fastenings’ company Trifast (TRI) has issued a “Trading Update” and that it “remains confident in delivering further margin improvement in H2 FY27, targeting double-digit EBIT margins in the period, ahead of our stated timeframe”. So what of a current slightly lower share price response to 85p?
I start with an urgent appeal, please help out. Then I look at Probiotix (PBX) and at Invinity (IES) where I think Evil Banksta is being too charitable after the botched fund raise by Andrew Monk and others.
Last month on an AGM Update from “the largest UK based online retailer of musical instruments and music equipment” Gear4music (G4M), with the shares down to 262.5p I concluded that I was cautious of the likely impact on the valuation of subsequent half-year updates. The shares most recently closed at 232.5p and what about now a “Half Year Trading Update”?
Already I have had a couple of emails and the answer is “I do not know why shares in Eco Buildings (ECOB) are up by 15% at 12p”. Is Peter Brailey getting ready to recant his scepticism and ride naked on a donkey at Sharestock 2027? Perhaps. I have asked the company for comment but none has been forthcoming as yet. What I have said is…
