Bearcasts may be sporadic over the next few days as I explain. By Wednesday I shall be mountain walking in Greece for my Woodlarks training. Think of me with the snakes and in 35 degree heat and donate HERE. Today I look at Optibiotix (OPTI), Audioboom (BOOM), Andalas (ADL), Frontera (FRR), Boxhill (BOX) and KPMG and in some detail at Jim Mellon's failing gold play Condor Gold (CNR).

A trading statement from risk & compliance, professional and healthcare information, education and networking services company Wilmington (WIL) commences “following the completion of the year, Wilmington expects that full year adjusted profit before tax will be broadly in line with market expectations”. So why a current 25% share price fall, to 180p, on the back of the announcement?...

It seems that some venture capitalists, specifically Apax partners, do have more sense than money after all for this morning Apax has walked away from a bid from hugely overvalued second hand car dealer BCA Marketplace (BCA). BCA chairperson Avril Palmer-Baunack has responded with A grade horse…

I had a quiet chortle to myself as I read Cynical Bear’s reading of his crystal ball with regard to the Stobart (STOB) vote, where he thinks Tinkler and Woodford have lost. Probably. But I wonder if the real winner will in fact be Neil Woodford the loser – and I wonder if he has been giving Gareth Southgate tips on managing his way through the World Cup. Gosh, this is devilishly clever…..

After recent revelations here the position of Angus Energy (ANGS) founder and chairman Jonathan Tidswell-Pretorious  was untenable and today he has “been resigned” from the board with immediate effect. But Tidswell will remain as a non- Board Operations Director, responsible for progressing all the Company's oil & gas operations while some oafish NED becomes chairman, in name at least.  That is what the company says…

Catenae Innovation (CTEA) has announced a further two proof of concept agreements and some balance sheet progress…

Ask a high quality fraudster like Sam Antar how to deal with critics in the media or on wall Street? It is easy. Do not give them the oxygen of publicity, ignore them and focus on what really matters: committing fraud. But Elon Musk of Tesla has a problem. To keep his cash guzzling baby Tesla going he needs to raise fresh debt and.or equity so tumbling bond and share prices matter and you can tell Elon is panicking. His latest outbursts show that. as you can see below.

Perhaps, when you are on the run from the Maltese Police, being investigated by the SFO, FCA, MFSA and ActionFraud and be chased over unpaid sums dating back, in some cases more than a decade, by 3 banks, the IRS, HMRC, Maltese tax authorities and two folks with CCJs, another Court case is the least of your worries. But for Julie “Lingerie on Expenses” Meyer that new Court case came a step closer today. PR legend Henry Gewanter has filed papers.

With the hilarious Boardroom tussle at Stobart coming to its initial conclusion in Guernsey at 11am this morning, I’m calling it early. Just like Paddy Power has probably started out paying early on Brazil to win the World Cup, I reckon the incumbent Board have just edged this one and Tinkler will be weeping at his luxurious Cumbrian estate this evening.

Hello, Share Smoothies. There are some companies which, not by design, still end up with a low profile. As it’s my humble policy to bring your attention to hidden gems, I proffer for your further investigation a company called Findel (FDL). It used to be called Fine Art Developments.

Shares in Topps Tiles (TPT) are currently further lower following a recent Q3 trading update – despite it arguing it continues “to make good progress with our core strategy of ‘Out-Specialising the Specialists’ to extend our market leading position in the UK tile market”. Hmmm…

If Neil Woodford wants to make a few friends, as I sense right now he has none at all, he should put his stock in Purplebricks (PURP) up for borrow. Then at least the bears would like him. Because right now there is almost no borrow and the cost of shorting this company is c25% per annum which is a real deterrent. If there was some borrow these shares would halve at once after today’s shockingly bad results.

“Evolving the proposition channel strategy”, “differentiated segment and channel propositions”, “technology-led efficiency proposition, adopting a more consultative sales approach”, “invest in the development of a multi-channel ‘go to market’ strategy”. Welcome to a “Strategy Update” announcement from Utilitywise (UTW). Who’s swallowed the dictionary of management bullshit?...

AIM-listed Eqtec (EQT) has announced a funding package this morning. The good news is that short-seller Bercheva - run by a convicted crook -  has been given the heave-ho from the death spiral facility, but the replacing loan deal seems to offer great terms to the lender and the accompanying placing is at a 35% discount. So what’s the upside for shareholders?

Today’s short but disappointing trading update from the jokers at Boxhill Technologies (BOX) could indicate that the past is beginning to catch up with these guys, particularly Phil Jackson. The share price has plummeted by 50% as a result. Let’s take a closer look.

It is not exactly a classic earnings Thursday but three quick observations from today's regulatory news selection...

On May 8 2017 Julie "Lingerie on Expenses" Meyer MBE emailed her dwindling band of staff at Ariadne Capital Limited (now in administration). The devout Christian clearly learned a lot when getting her MBA at INSEAD about how to motivate workers - treat 'em mean and keep ;em keen. Don't pay their wages, insult them and praise yourself. No wonder sad old Vince Cable thought Julie was such a role model for entrepreneurs. The email has now fallen into the hands of Winnileaks....

Hello, Share Polishers. It was about 2 years ago that my brilliant friend Gary Newman suggested I might buy shares in Ovoca Gold (OVG). I was a bit worried that it was based in Russia, which doesn't always attract Western investors. But a Gary tip is a Gary tip and so I went ahead.

Not paying her employees in Malta is the reason Julie “Lingerie on Expenses” Meyer MBE is avoiding the Police to dodge criminal charges. Not paying payroll taxes she had with-held will soon see her facing more criminal charges as we revealed here. Now Winnileaks has been sent documents showing the eviction of her ponzi companies from their offices for not paying the rent, and the termination of provision of corporate and secretarial services as you can see below. And in terms of unpaid suppliers this is just the tip of the iceberg…

Nick Mustoe served up an upbeat statement at the Big Sofa (BST) AGM. Not quite as many hard numbers as one would have liked but the tone was bullish enough.