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Eden Research to yield a rich harvest

Thursday 29 Mar 2018

Under-the-radar Eden Research ( EDEN:AIM ) , whose backers include Livingbridge UK Micro Cap Fund (G B00BV9FYS80) and Artemis Alpha Trust ( ATS ) , looks an attractive proposition. A provider of breakthrough ‘natural microencapsulation technologies’ and agrochemicals, the AIM company is shifting...

Franchise Brands sees a surge in new business

Thursday 29 Mar 2018

The boss of Franchise Brands ( FRAN:AIM ) says the company’s Metro Rod drain clearance and maintenance services business has just seen its busiest-ever day for orders. Freezing weather led to burst pipes, creating plenty of work for Metro Rod which was acquired by Franchise Brands in April 2017...

XLMedia looks exciting... but is there a catch?

Thursday 22 Mar 2018

Online gaming marketing firm XLMedia ( XLM:AIM ) is fresh from announcing another set of record full year results. But is this growth stock getting the credit it deserves from the market and, if not, why not? The Israeli company helps direct players and customers to online gambling sites through...

EKF Diagnostics seen as a future takeover target

Thursday 22 Mar 2018

Healthcare company EKF Diagnostics ( EKF:AIM ) could become a takeover target if it successfully expands into new geographic regions with approved products, according to stock broker Panmure Gordon. Analyst Julie Simmonds says the company has recovered from historic challenges and margins have...

Will Sports Direct make a takeover offer for Findel?

Thursday 15 Mar 2018

Online value retail-to-education business Findel ( FDL ) , geared into the channel switch to the web, has momentum at its heels. Extending its commercial ties with biggest shareholder Sports Direct International ( SPD ) could turbocharge its revenue and may even pave the way for an eventual...

Savannah’s Nigeria deal to deliver dividends

Thursday 15 Mar 2018

AIM-quoted oil and gas play Savannah Petroleum ( SAVP:AIM ) is poised to complete a deal which will give it access to significant natural gas production in Nigeria. This is expected to provide it with plenty of cash flow to develop its assets in Niger and potentially pay dividends. Savannah is...

STV starts strategic review as ITV bid rumours swirl

Thursday 08 Mar 2018

The next key catalyst for Scottish broadcaster STV ( STVG ) is likely to be a second quarter update on a strategic review being conducted by new chief executive Simon Pitts. That’s unless speculation proves accurate that ITV ( ITV ) is going to make a takeover bid for the small cap. STV’s 2017...

Logistics group Xpediator enjoys 81% share price rise in six months

Thursday 01 Mar 2018

Strong freight demand in Central and Eastern Europe is expected to drive growth at logistics business Xpediator (XPD: AIM) alongside three acquisitions made in 2017. Xpediator arranges the import and export of products and offers logistics and warehousing services under the Delamode and Easy...

Tlou Energy enjoys big Botswana resource boost

Thursday 01 Mar 2018

Coal bed methane (CBM) play Tlou Energy ( TLOU:AIM ) has reported a big upgrade to the estimated resources attached to its assets in Botswana. The news may help to win back the market’s interest. Market sentiment was hit earlier in February by authorities in Botswana asking for a re-tender on its...

Asset manager Phoenix to put its stamp on Stanley Gibbons

Thursday 01 Mar 2018

Bombed-out stamps-to-rare coins dealer Stanley Gibbons ( SGI:AIM ) saw its share price rally on news (23 Feb) that fund manager Phoenix will invest up to £19.45m for a controlling 58.09% stake. The lifeline should help Stanley Gibbons emerge from a challenging period, to quote Phoenix founder Gary...

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