UK 14:26 Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Breaking news and expert analysis on fast-moving AIM and LSE listed shares
In August Headlam Group (HEAD) was “pleased to confirm… sale of Netherlands businesses” and even on announcing “Intention to Appoint Administrators” at the start of last month it stated this “provides a period of protection for the group and its creditors while discussions remain ongoing with stakeholders”.
Amaroq (AMRQ) has noted its upcoming inclusion in the FTSE 250 index stating it “clearly validates our strategy of moving our listing from AIM to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and will open us up to inclusion in further index tracking funds and the commensurate impact on liquidity of indexation” in an announcement that also includes “achieving Q4 2026 production target one quarter early”. More good news although, as Tom pointed out here, the effect will only be c£12 million of tracker buying, 2% of the equity. But it all helps!
Comptoir (COM) owns a range of Lebanese styled restaurants largely in prosperous parts of the UK. It is now expanding abroad often by franchising but today says that it is pondering quitting AIM. Why the hell would it stay?
Kefi Gold & Copper (KEFI) has issued its half-year 2026 results including that following a serious security incident at its Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia “development activities were immediately suspended with a view to resumption in a carefully sequenced manner. Consultations with representatives of the local community and the Ethiopian and Oromia governments, and their respective agencies have reaffirmed support for the project and for the company’s careful approach to resuming development. Principal contractors, lenders and local investors also remain supportive”. So where now for the shares from 0.6p?
Standing behind this Jonathan Bixby created dog’s dinner of a shitco is the usual dream team of advisers to the Bixby gang, Brian Stockbridge at First Sentinel and Guy Wheatley from Fortified Securities. Numbers out yesterday. Interims to July 31, from Cykel AI ( CYKL) were exactly what you’d expect of a company like this, riddled with errors and just piss poor.
Most recently on hostels travel group Hostelworld (HSW), in July with the shares falling to 106p I concluded that the valuation still with the clear outlook risks suggested to still avoid. The shares most recently closed at 102p and what about now a “Trading Statement” including that it “now expects FY 2026 revenue growth of approximately 10%” – with the use of “now” meaning it wasn’t what it was previously expecting?
What is it with Quantum Blockchain (QBT), disgraced Nomad SP Angel of the Mysquar fraud infamy and wanker PR Christian Taylor Wilkinson and telling the truth? Despite the best efforts of myself and AIM Regulation, folks are still being lied to about the Italian House.
I start with the 3rd year anniversary of October 7 and how some folks are marking it and why the Police are useless in not responding. Then it is Petra Diamonds (PDL), utter bollocks from morally bankrupt advisors like PR wanker Christian Taylor Wilkinson in a 'fess up from Quantum Blockchain (QBT) after my GOTCHA yesterday and finally a long look at Kenmare (KMR) and the bid from Andy Burnham's pals in Abu Dhabi.
Describing itself as “a leader in security, surveillance and operational intelligence solutions”, Synectics (SNX) has issued a “Trading Update” including it’s now “expected… adjusted EBITDA at the top end of the previously communicated range of £3.7 million to £4.1 million… confident in the group’s growth opportunity”. What about the shares currently up to 200p in response, but still down from above 300p a year ago?
Shares in Colin Bird’s Kendrick Resources (KEN) continue to slump and are now just 4.875p. The maths are simple as I pointed out HERE
“Trading as Utility Warehouse, the UK’s only integrated platform for subscription-style essential household services”, Telecom Plus (TEP) has issued a “trading update” including stating “encouraging progress, we reiterate our full year guidance for adjusted profit before tax of between £80m to £90m for FY”. What about a share price slightly up to around 850p in response, but comparing to above 1400p as recently as April?
After a few jokes about Liverpool's greatest numbers man since Ken Dodd it is all about Amaroq (AMRQ) day and what a great day it is for we loyal shareholders.
Investment company Marwyn Value Investors (MVI) has announced its results for the first half of the 2026 calendar year and emphasises a focus on shareholders benefitting from both capital growth and distributions as value is realised with “the portfolio enters the second half with a number of different routes to further value creation”.
Today Medpal AI (MPAL) reports another very strong update on revenue growth but… there is always a but when the Drummonds are involved.
Most recently on ‘AIM-listed data solutions provider’ Celebrus Technologies (CLBS), in April with the shares falling from 94.5p I wrote ‘argues “our pipeline remains strong”, but what about the contractual conversion from it?’ including that “pipeline remains strong” doesn’t mean a lot if it isn’t being net cash generatively converted and to still avoid. The shares most recently closed at 95.5p, and what about now a “Half Year Trading Update”?
