AIM-listed buisness services firm Christie Group (CTG) posted ‘very strong’ FY25 results and sounded an upbeat note on FY26. The shares jumped as much as 37% in early trading before settling up 12.5% at 135p. Operating profit nearly doubles For FY25, the firm reported 19.2% growth in revenue to £70.6 million and a 95.5% jump in operating profit to £6.9 million. The group raised guidance in December 2025 and again in January after stronger-than-expected Q4 invoicing. Professional and financial services revenue rose 22% to £59.6 million while stock and inventory systems revenue rose 5.4% to £11 million. The group mainly…

With Q1 reporting season upon us, we flag crucial earnings incoming next week. UK lender Barclays (BARC) posts earnings on Tuesday, as does global coffeehouse chain Starbucks (SBUX), followed by personal and household goods group Unilever (ULVR) on Wednesday. Remember, if you value this content, or any of our analysis features and stories, let us know at editorial@sharesify.com. Also, like us on X, Bluesky, Facebook or LinkedIn and be sure to click that ‘follow’ button. And don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel, where you’ll find a wealth of investing podcast material. Barclays (BARC) Having been one of the best performing UK sectors…

Shares in AIM-listed specialist chipmaker EnSilica (ENSI) hit a three-year high after the firm announced two new contracts. The company has signed ‘landmark’ contracts to develop new chips for next-generation satellites for a leading European operator. Largest ever contracts The contracts cover satellite payload and user terminals incorporating ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuits) and ASSP (Application Specific Standard Part) technology. EnSilica’s ability to deliver both solutions was key to securing the contracts, which are the largest to date. Based on just the user terminal elements, the order could be worth over $30 million from 2030. The firm will receive initial…

After strong Q1 trading, LSE Group (LSEG), the operator of the London Stock Exchange, has raised its FY26 revenue outlook. The firm now sees growth towards the top end of its range of guidance, while confirming its operating margin target. Record revenue For Q1, the group posted a 9.8% increase in revenue, marking an acceleration from last year’s 7.3% increase. As a result it has lifted its growth forecast to the top half of its 6.5% to 7.5% range of guidance. Revenue from Data & Analytics, which represents 44% of the total, increased by 5.1% in Q1 in line with…

Precision engineering group Senior (SNR) posted a positive Q1 update and said its FY results will be ‘comfortably’ above expectations. The update comes almost three months to the day since Senior revealed FY25 results would be ‘comfortably above’ forecasts. Positive momentum Senior, which makes high-tech components and systems for aerospace, defence and energy customers, said it had a ‘good start’ to FY26. Overall, Q1 group revenue increased 2.5% on Q1 2025 driven by the Aerospace business. Aerospace, which represents 58% of revenue, sustained last year’s positive momentum with a 9.7% increase in Q1 revenue. As well as strong defence demand,…

Shares in packaging group MPAC (MPAC) hit a two-year low after the firm warned of an ‘uncertain’ FY outlook. While the group stuck to its guidance, it admitted predicting the timing of customer orders had become ‘difficult’. Order flow slowed MPAC, which manufactures automated packaging machinery, posted solid FY25 results with a 42% jump in revenue. Orders rose 25% to £151 million, but the closing order book was only £90 million, down 24% on FY24. The firm said FY26 results would be H2 weighted, as in previous years. However, given ‘increasingly uncertain market conditions’ it can’t assess the timing of…

Shares in housebuilder Crest Nicholson (CRST) collapsed 35% after the firm lowered its outlook for FY26 revenue and earnings. Today’s update comes less than a month after the company issued positive guidance at its AGM on 25 March. The firm blamed soft land prices, cost pressures, high interest rates and weak consumer confidence due to the Iran conflict. Eating its words The group, which builds mid-premium homes across the Midlands and Southern England, issued a positive trading statement four weeks ago. It hailed a ‘sustained improvement’ in the sales rate since mid-January helped by ‘encouraging levels of customer enquiries’. Moreover,…

Micro-cap plastic products maker Coral Products (CRU) has warned it will miss its FY26 targets due to delayed orders. The firm said the timing of existing contracts and new customer wins had been affected by the ongoing Middle East siutation. Delayed revenue Coral makes specialist plastics, primarily for the food packaging, personal care products and the construction and telecoms markets. The group has manufacturing and distribution facilities throughout the North West of England. Trading during the final quarter of FY26, which ends this month, has been ‘adversely affected’ by the timing of revenues. The delays have affected existing contracts and…

AIM-listed insurance and workplace benefits business Personal Group (PGH) is an exciting growth story with rising margins and a strong balance sheet. After a year of significant strategic progress in 2025, the business has entered 2026 with strong momentum. Personal Group aims to be the champion of affordable and accessible insurance and benefits, keeping companies and their workforces happy, healthy and protected. Insurance revenue and new premium sales are both growing at double-digit rates and 90% of revenue is recurring. With zero debt and £29 million of net cash, close to 30% of its market value, the company looks seriously…

Shares in gambling firm Evoke (EVOK) gained 6% to 41.2p after the company confirmed press talk it had received a bid approach. The rally takes the advance in the shares to over 80% year-to-date. US interest Evoke, which owns the William Hill, 888 and Mr Green brands, said it was in discussions with US firm Bally’s Corp. The US firm has proposed an all-share combination, plus a second plan with a partial cash component, valuing Evoke at 50p/share. Bally’s has until 18 May to announce a firm intention to make a bid or walk away. As usual, there is no…