UK 17:59 Friday, 23 October 2026
Breaking news and expert analysis on fast-moving AIM and LSE listed shares
The statistics for AIM for December 2019 show that the market contracted to 863 companies its lowest number since 2003. The real concern for the LSE should be the shockingly low number of new listings a derisory 23, the lowest number of new issues ever since the market as formed in 1995. The quantum of new monies raised was also very low by historic standards at £489 million and this figure is not adjusted for the impact of inflation.
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