UK 00:29 Saturday, 10 October 2026
Breaking news and expert analysis on fast-moving AIM and LSE listed shares
As you know, if we mention shares on here we cannot trade for a few days. That’s in case we get all enthusiastic over a company and then sell it during the supposed rush to buy, such as Avacta (AVCT).
As the big shares all decay, as I write, due to the Greek woes, the penny shares are, as usual, largely unaffected. And some of my large stable of cheapie are doing well enough to offset the disappointment in my Footsie collection.
A year ago, I had three beautiful cats. Now I have only one. In between, came some agonising trips to the vets to try and save two lives. It was not possible in the end, though of course my family did everything they could to postpone the inevitable.
Hello Share Shakers: Sadly, we've had to put to sleep our loving cat, Tumble. Aside from missing him badly, this set-back depresses me because I do not hold with euthanasia.
Hello Share Animals: I have a holding in a company called Avacta (AVCT). No they don't make films about blue people fighting for survival in 3D.
Hello Gang: There is a warm feeling to be had from investing in certain companies. Because you know that even if you lose a bit of money, you will still be doing some good.
Shares in Avacta (AVCT) are up 11% today 0.91p but the hot money is heading in and reckons that the shares could be heading for 2p before too long.
