UK 23:26 Saturday, 7 November 2026
Breaking news and expert analysis on fast-moving AIM and LSE listed shares
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Having previously futilely attempted a ‘no one watching o’clock’ profit warning (sorry, “Trading update”), UK business IT and communications service provider, Alternative Networks (AN.) has now updated with what it reckons are “a number of positive indicators” - and so also at a more conventional hour, natch…
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James
Steve,
I noticed a rally in the shares in early trading, that was perhaps a relief rally in that no further bad news was rolled out at the time of this trading update. It looks like this rally has now subsided.
Interestingly, I do note that the forward dividend rate is 6% based on the present share price, and I assume that the board have enough data in their hands to feel confident in reaffirming the progressive dividend plans as they did today. Would you add any comment with regard to this, save for continued caution until interims are published?