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Coming next week: AG Barr, Nike and Raspberry Pi
This week we spin through what to expect from Irn-Bru maker AG Barr (BAG), ‘athleisurewear’ giant Nike (NKE) and electronics
Sharesify podcast, with AVI Japan Opportunity Trust
In the latest Sharesify podcast special, James and Ian welcome Nicola Takada Wood, Asset Value Investor’s managing director for Japan. Nicola talks
Why THG shares are rallying today
E-commerce group THG (THG) ticked up 8% to 34p after FY25 results beat forecasts off the back of a record
Three biotech trusts to pep up your portfolio
One of the stockmarket’s most exciting growth areas is Biotechnology, a sector which has been overlooked by many investors in
Next gains on latest profit upgrade
Shares in Next (NXT) rallied after the fashion retailer delivered forecast-beating FY26 profits. The FTSE 100 firm also flagged an
Capita climbs on contact centre sale
Shares in outsourcing group Capita (CPI) jumped 14% on news it was selling its private sector contact centre. The buyer,
Cohort wins more defence contracts
Defence firm Cohort (CHRT) has announced two significant new contract wins in the space of a week. The deals further
Sharesify podcast 25 March 2026
In the latest edition of the Sharesify Podcast, Ian and James discuss why markets remain difficult for investors to navigate
Polar Capital Technology is one of the best tech specialist funds around
Initiation of coverage POLAR CAPITAL TECHNOLOGY TRUST (PCT) 504.25p Market cap: £5.62 billion Benchmark: Dow Jones Global Technology Index Snapshot
Franchise Brands delivers resilient results
Shares in Franchise Brands (FRAN:AIM) rallied after the multi-brand franchisor delivered resilient FY25 results. The company also launched a £10
ETFs that could rally if Trump strikes Iran peace deal
A potential diplomatic breakthrough between the US and Iran could unlock a significant shift in sector leadership, according to analysts
Luceco charges higher on FY26 upgrade
Shares in commercial lighting and power firm Luceco (LUCE) jumped 8% to 172p after the firm raised its FY26 guidance.
JPMorgan Claverhouse beats benchmark
Despite a mixed geopolitical backdrop, investment trust JPMorgan Claverhouse (JCH) outperformed its FTSE All-Share benchmark in FY25. The portfolio benefitted
Volex raises FY outlook on AI demand
Specialist electrical products maker Volex (VLX) revealed its FY26 results would be ‘significantly ahead of current market expectations’. The firm
Itaconix sales top $10 million for first time
Shares in Itaconix (ITX:AIM) jumped after the specialty polymers innovator delivered record annual revenues. Sales rocketed 61% higher to top
Gold has lost nearly $1,000/oz in a month, here’s why
Gold has lost nearly $1,000/oz (per ounce) in less than a month as conflict rages in the Middle East, leaving
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