UK 14:37 Monday, 26 October 2026
Breaking news and expert analysis on fast-moving AIM and LSE listed shares
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First a few words on Dignity (DTY) where I highlighted my deep caution with the ‘the UK’s only listed provider of funeral related services’ back in 2017 and 2018. The company is still facing a regulatory enquiry by the FCA with more thoughts expected in the third quarter of this year. As I noted back in November here, there are many other industry changes also around, particularly the rise of cheaper alternatives. Today’s full-year numbers may have seen a rise in sales (sadly of course assisted by the Covid-19 challenges) but underlying profitability is still sharply down as the heightened competitive realities continue to impact. The shares might be up 5% to over 630p today but it remains a strong avoid for me.
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