UK 22:34 Friday, 23 October 2026
Breaking news and expert analysis on fast-moving AIM and LSE listed shares
Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from ShareProphets). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.
Rain delayed play on the olive harvest but is now back underway again but without me for this afternoon as I have business to attend to in Kalamata and you, my dear listeners, to satisfy with the revelation of a NEW China AIM stock capitalised at £88 million which shouts out red flag. I also comment on Forbidden Technology, Tyratech and growth stocks that stumble, on Ortac Resources, Beacon Hill Resources and raise a few points about the fraud souffle that is Quindell
Already a member? Sign in
• All premium articles
• Tom Winnifrith’s Bearcast
• Access to all the entire nearly 13 year archive
• ShareProphets Daily Newsletter
Cancel any time
This area of the ShareProphets.com site is for independent financial commentary. These blogs are provided by independent authors via a common carrier platform and do not represent the opinions of ShareProphets.com. ShareProphets.com does not monitor, approve, endorse or exert editorial control over these articles and does not therefore accept responsibility for or make any warranties in connection with or recommend that you or any third party rely on such information. The information available at ShareProphets.com is for your general information and use and is not intended to address your particular requirements. In particular, the information does not constitute any form of advice or recommendation by ShareProphets.com and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making (or refraining from making) any investment decisions.
Comments
JP
Hi Tom, You’re starting to turn me into a bit of a grizzly bear, especially in the current market!!
Probably a silly question, but what platform do you use for shorting these smaller cap companies? I’m on IG (spreadbet + CFD) and they don’t have JSI listed. Additionally, they rarely let you short smaller caps (or sometimes even those with a couple hundred £m) as ‘stock is unborrowable? How would you go about shorting JSI for example?
Thanks in advance!
JP
Czech Mate
I thought ACHL was a good buy for a while. It has been dual-listed on Hong Kong for years now and paid dividends from 2006-20013. Corporate governance seemed pretty good for a long time, although this was thrown into uncertainty with the resignation of the long-standing Chief Exec. At least in this case, the cash balance is almost certainly real. But when will shareholders get to experience the benefit of this, if ever? And is their Hepu plantation worth anything at all? On balance, the company is worth something, but with serious issues. One to avoid for most, one to punt on for a few.