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$CRH , the building materials giant, is set to be added to the S&P 500 index later this month, marking a major milestone in the firm’s US expansion.
$CRH , the building materials giant, is set to be added to the S&P 500 index later this month, marking a major milestone in the firm’s US expansion.
$AURR announce the launch of a new international licensing & hub programme to support its global growth strategy. To accelerate market adoption, enhance recurring revenues & enable international scaling without significant new capital or shareholder dilution.
$AURR announce the launch of a new international licensing & hub programme to support its global growth strategy. To accelerate market adoption, enhance recurring revenues & enable international scaling without significant new capital or shareholder dilution.
@bloomberg.com Blackstone abandons its potential bid for UK self-storage landlord Big Yellow Group
@bloomberg.com Blackstone abandons its potential bid for UK self-storage landlord Big Yellow Group
Trading update:
Revenue of £18m
❌Adjusted EBITDA loss of £11.9m
✅Cash at the end of H1 of £197m
FY26 guidance remains unchanged:
✅Revenue expected between £35m & £40m
✅Adj. EBITDA loss in the range of £27m to £29m
Cash at y/e in the range of £170m to £175m
Trading update:
Revenue of £18m
❌Adjusted EBITDA loss of £11.9m
✅Cash at the end of H1 of £197m
FY26 guidance remains unchanged:
✅Revenue expected between £35m & £40m
✅Adj. EBITDA loss in the range of £27m to £29m
Cash at y/e in the range of £170m to £175m
Vs my $SMIN buy @ £13.70 Vs my SOTP valuation of >£18.
$SMIN.L sell its security screening division, Smiths Detection, to funds advised by CVC Capital Partners for £2 billion. Following the agreed sale of its Interconnect arm in October. The 2 transactions = value of £3.3 billion
Vs my $SMIN buy @ £13.70 Vs my SOTP valuation of >£18.
$SMIN.L sell its security screening division, Smiths Detection, to funds advised by CVC Capital Partners for £2 billion. Following the agreed sale of its Interconnect arm in October. The 2 transactions = value of £3.3 billion
Google & Bloomsbury Strategic Collaboration.
President of $GOOG in Europe, Middle East & Africa, said: "This collaboration demonstrates how Google Cloud's advanced AI capabilities,..can empower leading organizations to transform..."
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Google & Bloomsbury Strategic Collaboration.
President of $GOOG in Europe, Middle East & Africa, said: "This collaboration demonstrates how Google Cloud's advanced AI capabilities,..can empower leading organizations to transform..."
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✅Petards the AIM-quoted developer of advanced security, communication & surveillance systems, announced that its subsidiary, Petards Joyce-Loebl (PJL), has been awarded a £2.2 million contract by Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land Limited (RBSL)
✅Petards the AIM-quoted developer of advanced security, communication & surveillance systems, announced that its subsidiary, Petards Joyce-Loebl (PJL), has been awarded a £2.2 million contract by Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land Limited (RBSL)
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$BHP group offered around £40 billion / $53 billion (£34 p/s) in its now-aborted attempt to acquire Anglo American Plc ( $AAL.L) , according to people with knowledge of the matter. #BHP
My🧮Intrinsic value investing strategy👍I continue to hold AAL shares👍
#PeelHunt was discussed in #TwinPetesInvesting podcast 165
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$PEEL HY results:
✅Group revenue up 38.3% to £74.4m
✅PBT skyrockets 858.3% to £11.5m
✅Execution Services shines with a 56.8% increase.
✅Net assets grow to £100.7m
ticker.app/lse/PEEL/rns...
#PeelHunt was discussed in #TwinPetesInvesting podcast 165
MT #TickerOfficial
$PEEL HY results:
✅Group revenue up 38.3% to £74.4m
✅PBT skyrockets 858.3% to £11.5m
✅Execution Services shines with a 56.8% increase.
✅Net assets grow to £100.7m
ticker.app/lse/PEEL/rns...
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✅$SOLI H1 revenue up 38.6% YoY to £85.7m
✅PBT rose 216.6% to £3.8m
✅Adjusted PBT up 96% to £4.9m
✅Order book at £87.3m, +14% YoY.
👍Interim CEO appointed. ticker.app/lse/SOLI/rns...
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✅$SOLI H1 revenue up 38.6% YoY to £85.7m
✅PBT rose 216.6% to £3.8m
✅Adjusted PBT up 96% to £4.9m
✅Order book at £87.3m, +14% YoY.
👍Interim CEO appointed. ticker.app/lse/SOLI/rns...
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youtu.be/Ly6v1OtPyKA?si=yZGwNc8K_Hs27LkV
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✅RECOMMENDED ACQUISITION OF @WH IRELAND GROUP PLC BY TEAM PLC
Based on the Exchange Ratio & the Closing Price of 27.5p p/s #TEAM share, the #takeover values each $WHI share at approx. 5.4p p/s✅& $WHI.L @ approx. £12.7m✅
A 406.6% PREMIUM to the VWAP of approx. 1.1p per WHI share
✅RECOMMENDED ACQUISITION OF @WH IRELAND GROUP PLC BY TEAM PLC
Based on the Exchange Ratio & the Closing Price of 27.5p p/s #TEAM share, the #takeover values each $WHI share at approx. 5.4p p/s✅& $WHI.L @ approx. £12.7m✅
A 406.6% PREMIUM to the VWAP of approx. 1.1p per WHI share
AAZ.L shares resumes trading this morning after a brief suspension prompted by online speculation & an early-stage approach from #ACG.
Under #takeover rules, ACG has until 5pm on 24 December to decide make a firm offer or not for Anglo Asian Mining.
✅A new 52 week high closing sp
Vs My buy on 16/11/23 @ >93p✅
👍I continue to hold CMCX & it is paying #dividends
Technical Analysis:
Next RESISTANCE @ £3.385 once broken = A new 2 yrs high sp.
SUPPORT @ £2.45
#CMCMarkets #trading #investing #payments #tokenization
✅A new 52 week high closing sp
Vs My buy on 16/11/23 @ >93p✅
👍I continue to hold CMCX & it is paying #dividends
Technical Analysis:
Next RESISTANCE @ £3.385 once broken = A new 2 yrs high sp.
SUPPORT @ £2.45
#CMCMarkets #trading #investing #payments #tokenization
I count myself lucky🍀Escaping #VRS' demise w/ my highest trim @ 875%✅& overall profit of 681%
After I trimmed $VRS @ 81p✅£1.57✅& finally exited @ £1.31✅Vs my initial buy @ 18p✅Angering many at the time back in November 2018. See my post on X👍
👉Marston's Total Revenue: £897.9m Vs £898.6m YOY
✅U/lying PBT £72.1m +71.3% YOY
✅Like-for-like sales for managed pubs +1.6%, outperforming the market.
✅Growth of 2.2% for food & 0.3% for drink.
✅CEO "another strong year ahead of plan"
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👉Marston's Total Revenue: £897.9m Vs £898.6m YOY
✅U/lying PBT £72.1m +71.3% YOY
✅Like-for-like sales for managed pubs +1.6%, outperforming the market.
✅Growth of 2.2% for food & 0.3% for drink.
✅CEO "another strong year ahead of plan"
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👉Insurance Written Premiums: +1% to $4,670m Vs $4,625m in Q3 2024
✅Net Insurance Written Premiums: +4% to $3,927m Vs $3,792m in Q3 2024
❌Premium Rates: -A 4% decrease in renewal premium rates.
✅ $BEZ highlighted an improved combined ratio outlook for 2025
❌Slowing growth
👉Insurance Written Premiums: +1% to $4,670m Vs $4,625m in Q3 2024
✅Net Insurance Written Premiums: +4% to $3,927m Vs $3,792m in Q3 2024
❌Premium Rates: -A 4% decrease in renewal premium rates.
✅ $BEZ highlighted an improved combined ratio outlook for 2025
❌Slowing growth
❌ $SAA Profit warning that the US Govt shutdown has "materially impact our prior growth & profitability expectations"
CEO, "A challenging macro environment has been further compounded by the unprecedented US Government shutdown"
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❌ $SAA Profit warning that the US Govt shutdown has "materially impact our prior growth & profitability expectations"
CEO, "A challenging macro environment has been further compounded by the unprecedented US Government shutdown"
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$BHP walks away from combining with $AAL.L.
Early-stage talks with Anglo’s board have ended & that it will not pursue the matter further.
#BHP said it still sees industrial logic in a tie-up & believes such a deal could've created substantial long-term value.
No #takeover for me.
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👉AEW UK REIT reports H1 NAV at £172.82m = £1.0909 p/s
❌PBT down to £4.71m from £16.64m YoY.
❌NAV Total Return* for the period of 2.70% Vs 10.05% YoY
👉Declares unchanged dividends of 4p p/s
ticker.app/lse/AEWU/rns...
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👉AEW UK REIT reports H1 NAV at £172.82m = £1.0909 p/s
❌PBT down to £4.71m from £16.64m YoY.
❌NAV Total Return* for the period of 2.70% Vs 10.05% YoY
👉Declares unchanged dividends of 4p p/s
ticker.app/lse/AEWU/rns...
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Trading Update:
✅Revenue +30% to £103.2m
✅U/lying PBT +12% to £16.4m
❌Net debt increased to £75.2m
CEO "we are confident we have the right team to drive the business forward and leverage our strengthened platform as we continue to drive growth.."
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Trading Update:
✅Revenue +30% to £103.2m
✅U/lying PBT +12% to £16.4m
❌Net debt increased to £75.2m
CEO "we are confident we have the right team to drive the business forward and leverage our strengthened platform as we continue to drive growth.."
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