We’ve previously noted the new management team at Concepta (CPT) taking cost actions – and now a “Manufacturing outsourcing agreements for myLotus®” announcement…

Majority shareholder and offeror for women's clothing and accessories retailer Bonmarche (BON), Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group owner Philip Day’s Spectre Holdings, has updated that it “will now take a step back and see if the Bonmarché board can deliver on the plans and strategy it has set out”. Hmmm…

Hello, Share Polishers. The City was a bit disappointed in Lloyds Bank (LLOY)’s performance in the first three months of the year. The figures don't seem bad to me, but the shares still dipped on the news. Not much, but there should be a bit more optimism about such a big bank now on the road to recovery...

Previously writing on Safestyle UK (SFE) just over 3 months ago, it was hopefully my warnings were heeded as now a “material” profit warning. Despite slumping to below 170p, I concluded that until there are at least signs of some stability, I’ll certainly continue to avoid. Now a further Trading Update…

Elektron Technology (EKT) CEO John Wilson emphasises that “the group continues to make progress in the delivery of new product development programmes in our growth brands, which the board believes will significantly enhance shareholder value”, though current revenues (six months ending 31st July 2016) “are expected to be lower than those for the same period last year”. Hmmm…