Mark Watson-Mitchell – 11.08.2026 Ahead of this morning’s 9.30am AGM, CML Microsystems (LON:CML) has issued a very positive Trading Update. It has stated that the business entered FY27 with strong momentum, continuing a positive trend from the prior year's final quarter with both revenue growth and an improving order intake. Trading in the opening months of the current financial year has been robust, with revenue in line with and order intake ahead of expectations, driven b

The US-bid for Ramsdens still shows through as the star performer, while Filtronic is looking to build up its price recovery after recent results. This week we have the Interims from Costain Group, aiming to beat the excellent showing of the Chemring Group, while Currys is continuing to improve, with Sigmaroc coming up close behind. Overall, the portfolio is up a market-beating 30.03% over the last 93 market days. The ten companies selected on Monday, 23rd March, were as fo

Mark Watson-Mitchell - 30.07.2026 Invest, Build, Grow Tomorrow, Friday, 31st July, over on the sunny island of Guernsey, Foresight Group Holdings (LON:FSG), the alternative asset management group, will be holding its AGM to approve its 2026 Report & Accounts. The £540m-capitalised group’s shares, which are currently trading at 474p, have risen impressively since their 341p Low scored on Monday, 30th March this year. The investment group’s Management has made a very strate

Mark Watson-Mitchell - 22.07.2026 Even at my age I am still being told that I am too early. Just over three weeks ago, on Monday 6th July, I called the market higher. Then it was just 253 points away from hitting a new All-Time High. Standing at 10681.78 it was, in my view, just a fraction away to that 10,934.90 that was scored at the end of February this year. I did conclude my article by stating that Donald throwing a wobbly could throw its progress off course. And he did -

Mark Watson-Mitchell - 06.07.2026 There is a real strength beginning to show through in the UK Equity Market currently. With the FTSE100 Index standing at 10,681.78, as I write, it is only a few 253 points away from scoring a New High. A quieter Trump, an easier Hormuz, steeply falling oil prices ....... all are conditions that please the punters. Could that breakthrough occur within the next few days? It is more than possible! The rumbling on of the Farage business will soon

Mark Watson-Mitchell – 02.07.2026 Having risen from 145p to 480p on Thursday 21st May, the shares of Filtronic, in one of the UK markets ‘fliers’ in 2026, recorded an impressive 331% price gain for the SQC Research Recovery Portfolio. That increase was a reaction to the very strong investor interest surrounding the massive US IPO of SpaceX, to whom Filtronic is a key supplier. That significant ‘space sector’ push inevitably saw prices fall back after the float, with Filtro

Mark Watson-Mitchell - 01.06.2026 Overall, the SQC Research Market Recovery Portfolio is up 22.86% over the last 47 Trading Days, whilst the FTSE100 Index is up a mere 4.94% in the same period of time. Filtronic continues to lead, followed by Ramsdens, Currys, SigmaRoc, SRT Marine and then Chemring. Chemring has done well after SQC Research identified it as being a supplier to SpaceX, which is about to launch the world's largest-ever IPO. Its shares rose from 485p to 526p i

When diving into the world of smaller quoted companies in the UK, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. There’s a sea of information out there, and not all of it is created equal. That’s where SQC Research comes in, offering detailed analysis and commentary tailored to this niche market. But how do you sift through the noise and evaluate SQC Research reviews effectively? Let me walk you through my approach, sharing some practical tips and insights that have helped me make smarter in

When it comes to investing in the UK market, the smaller quoted companies often hold untapped potential. These firms, frequently overshadowed by their larger counterparts, can offer remarkable growth opportunities for those willing to dig a little deeper. Today, I want to share my insights on the top UK growth stocks that are catching my eye right now. If you’re looking to diversify your portfolio with some exciting prospects, you’re in the right place. Investing in smaller c

Mark Watson-Mitchell - 18.05.2026 This really is one to watch - Winvia Entertainment Group (LON: WVIA) is a technology-driven entertainment company operating in the prize draw, skill games, and online gaming markets. It is focused on two discrete fast-growing channels, being the large and highly fragmented UK Prize Draw market and the regulated Romanian online gaming market. As the company itself declares ‘The Name Says It All’ - “Winvia” blends Win and Via—the path to wi

Mark Watson-Mitchell - 07.05.2026 SQC Research 2026 Market Recovery Portfolio - up 20.59% in 31 trading days, yet again boosted by Filtronic (LON:FTC), which has rapidly become the absolute star of the portfolio, with a massive 172.41% price increase. The big question remains whether it will continue to shine so brightly. Portfolio performance lifted by Filtronic's shares, leaping ahead 172.41% The ten companies selected on Monday, 23rd March, were as follows: AO World (L

Mark Watson-Mitchell - 26.04.2026 Filtronic (LON:FTC) is the absolute star of the portfolio, with a massive 104.14% price increase. The big question is whether it will continue to shine so brightly. Portfolio performance lifted by Filtronic's shares, leaping ahead 104.14% The ten companies selected on Monday, 23rd March, were as follows: AO World (LON:AO.) @ 85p now 90p +5.88% Ashtead Technology Holdings (LON:AT.) @ 390p now 493.50p +26.54% Chemring Group (LON:CHG) @ 485p

Mark Watson-Mitchell - 20.04.2026 The ten companies selected were as follows: AO World (LON:AO.) @ 85p now 92.50p +8.82% Ashtead Technology Holdings (LON:AT.) @ 390p now 480p +23.08% Chemring Group (LON:CHG) @ 485p now 559.50p +15.36% Costain Group (LON:COST) @ 177p now 191.20p +8.02% Currys (LON:CURY) @ 128p now 131.70p +2.89% Filtronic (LON:FTC) @ 145p now 233p +60.69% James Fisher & Sons (LON:FSJ) @ 470p now 489p +4.04% Ramsdens Holdings (LON:RFX) @ 340p now 39

Mark Watson-Mitchell - 01.04.2026 The ten companies selected were as follows: AO World (LON:AO.) @ 85p - now 86.50p +1.76% Ashtead Technology Holdings (LON:AT.) @ 390p now 428.50p +9.87% Chemring Group (LON:CHG) @ 485p now 546p +12.58% Costain Group (LON:COST) @ 177p now 189.80p +7.23% Currys (LON:CURY) @ 128p now 127.70p -0.23% Filtronic (LON:FTC) @ 145p now 201p +38.62% James Fisher & Sons (LON:FSJ) @ 470p now 462p -1.70% Ramsdens Holdings (LON:RFX) @ 340p now 3

Mark Watson-Mitchell - 26.03.2026 Last Monday morning, 23 rd March, I was reminded by a reader that six years ago, on Tuesday 24 th March 2020, I published a Covid-19 Market Recovery Portfolio of ten stocks – it scored well, with a 48.35% gain in less than three months, triple the performance of the FTSE100 in the same period. By 8.30am on Monday, the FTSE100 stood at 9750, within three hours it was down another 33 points to 9717. However, my choices were made within min

Mark Watson-Mitchell – 09.03.2026 On Tuesday, 17 th March, Trustpilot Group (LON:TRST) will be declaring its Final Results for the year to end-December 2025. The group, which is capitalised at £616.5m, is a leading global review platform dedicated to building trust between consumers and businesses. Trustpilot, which is the worldʼs largest open customer feedback platform, has the vision to be the universal symbol of trust. How many times do we look online for various goods

Mark Watson-Mitchell - 06.02.2026 This morning, I was interested to note that Rick Kanda, Managing Director at The Gold Bullion Company, shared his thoughts on why this drop has happened, if investors should be worried about price drops, and whether you should invest when prices drop. Why are gold and silver prices dropping? "In recent weeks, gold and silver have hit successive highs due to a rise in demand among investors seeking safe haven assets amid rising geopolitical t

Mark Watson-Mitchell - 28.01.2026 Ahead of today's AGM, Marston's (LON:MARS) , the brewery group, issued a First Quarter Trading Update for the 17-week period to Saturday, 24th January. For that period, the Group made a few major points: • Strong trading performance over the festive period where like-for-like sales increased by 4.0%, with growth of 5.6% across the five key festive dates, reinforcing the strength of Marston’s community-based estate during peak trading occasio

Mark Watson-Mitchell – 12.01.2026 I now realise what Donald Trump is doing on the international stage – he is creating tensions across the globe, so that he can then be lauded for ‘settling’ the various wars and conflicts that are created by his manoeuvres. And then claim the Nobel Peace Prize for his valiant efforts. Grabbing Out For Greenland He is currently ‘bullying’ his way into the annexation of Greenland – such an intention of which I totally abhor. It is the world’s

Mark Watson-Mitchell - 06.01.2026 Last night the FTSE100, the UK Equity Market's official barometer of performance, closed at 10,004.57, up 53.43 points on the day. It had broken up to 10,046.30 on Intra Day dealings last Friday, but the close last night is considered the most important marker. Jason Hollands, Managing Director of online investment platform Bestinvest by Evelyn Partners, stated that: “The UK’s FTSE 100 index of blue-chip companies today closed above 10,000 p