Articles by: STEVE MOORE

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Strix – another profit warning, argues “a strong balance sheet” but is it?

Kettle safety controls and other water temperature components group Strix (KETL) commences an announcement today that it “is pleased to announce… completed the acquisition of Billi” and also includes that it “continues to maintain its strong market share position in Kettle Controls and is outperforming the market in the Appliance and Water categories. In addition, Strix has a strong balance sheet”. So what of a current share price response to 78p...more than 37% down!?

By Steve Moore
2022-11-30 14:39:00

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System1 Group – interims, cancelling share buyback tender offer “to provide more growth capital”?

Previously writing on marketing decision making platform group System1 (SYS1), in August I concluded despite the shares currently down to 220p, it’s good luck to it with the current half-year results and the by the end of November-expected initial conclusions of the strategic review. I suggest it remains sensible to retain the cautious stance here and continue to avoid. Those announcements have now been made.

By Steve Moore
2022-11-30 11:57:38

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Supreme – “a solid trading performance” and “ahead of market expectations”. Really?

‘Fast-moving consumer products’ company Supreme (SUP) has announced results for its half-year ended 30th September 2022 including emphasising “pleasingly, the business has delivered a solid trading performance in the period” and that the full-year is “now expected to be ahead of market expectations”. So what of a current share price response down towards 100p?

By Steve Moore
2022-11-29 16:10:21

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Titon Holdings – “Trading Update” again, profit (lack of) warning again

Previously writing on ventilation systems and window and door hardware company Titon Holdings (TON), in July with the shares down to 75p I noted my prior caution justified; trading warning – concluding that uncertainties saw me continue to avoid. The shares last closed at 81p... but today another trading update.

By Steve Moore
2022-11-29 13:59:53

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Safestyle UK – “since early November, demand has improved”… but what about before and the outlook?

Previously writing on windows and doors retailer and manufacturer Safestyle UK (SFE), in September as the shares fell to 21.5p I concluded that ‘its high household energy costs environment confidence for its products is versus the consumer spending pressures and “consumer confidence levels at a 40-year low”. As such, I remain highly cautious here at this juncture and continue to avoid’. The shares last closed at above 30p but are currently falling back below 25p following a “trading update”.

By Steve Moore
2022-11-29 11:37:49

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Ethernity Networks – “an important milestone” or attempted ramptastic?

Ethernity Networks (ENET) has announced it has delivered its UEP2025 platform to a “prominent microwave wireless OEM customer”, noting that “the customer has indicated to Ethernity that it expects wireless internet service providers to find the product attractive due to its ability to transmit higher throughput over E-Band 10Gbps radio ports, while utilising existing microwave links as backup for continuous service”. So what of a current share price response up by 7.7% to 10.5p, to give an £8.2 million market cap?

By Steve Moore
2022-11-28 15:59:00

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RM plc – proposed disposal, ‘continuation of transformation strategy’?

RM plc (RM.) has announced “Proposed sale of the RM Integris and RM Finance Business”, emphasising “continuation of RM's transformation strategy” and helping the shares currently higher to 45p, a £37.7 million market capitalisation. So what’s the latest detail here?

By Steve Moore
2022-11-28 14:00:37

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Windar Photonics – “a strong financial position to facilitate the delivery of the order book”?

LiDAR wind sensors for wind turbines company Windar Photonics (WPHO) has announced restoration of trading in its shares following the publication of accounts and with a £1.8 million placing at 15p per share. So what of a share price up to 15.5p, a prospective £10.3 million market cap?

By Steve Moore
2022-11-28 11:17:58

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ShareProphets readers tips for 2022 competition – (just over) one month to go update: 2 new joint leaders!

Having asked for readers tips for 2022 for the prize of 1/2 litre of Tom Winnifrith's Greek Hovel olive oil (2022 harvest) HERE, the following is the monthly update on performance with now (just over) one month to go (to be eligible needed to have selected, on a once per username basis, a buy & sell pick from the LSE, AIM casino or Aquis lobster pot and the stocks not to have been suspended at the commencement of 2022).

By Steve Moore
2022-11-26 12:15:59

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Vianet – how “delighted” to be with new collaboration?, how strong is the recovery now?

Vianet Group (VNET) has announced a partnership which it states sees its “innovative contactless payment solution hardware join forces with Suresite's market-leading acquiring services”, with Chairman & CEO (hmmm) James Dickson “delighted to partner with Suresite in this innovative collaboration proving, once again, Vianet's ability not only to drive new technological initiatives but also to establish new markets for our products”. So what of a share price currently up to 56.75p in response?

By Steve Moore
2022-11-25 16:14:54

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