Pilot plant for catalyst pioneer

Oxford Catalysts Group expects US partner Novus Energy to open a pilot plant imminently for converting agricultural waste into fuel. Read

Regal raises £20.5m

Resources play Regal Petroleum has raised £20.5 million to fund drilling rigs for the Ukraine and to study its Romanian gas find. Read

Vessel tracker reverses on to AIM

As foreshadowed here in September, maritime telematics specialist Marine Tracking is joining AIM through a £1.5 million reverse takeover. Read

Diamondcorp ahead of schedule

South African miner Diamondcorp says developing underground operations at its Lace Mine is 14 months ahead of schedule. Read

Profits grow at Cybit

Telematics specialist Cybit Holdings says it is maintaining expansion after nearly trebling annual pre-tax profits to £1.7 million. Read More AIM News

Retailers
‘Clicks and mortar’ approach to retail - 30/06/2008
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Tourism and Leisure
Cloudy outlook for airlines and travellers - 30/06/2008
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IT Services
Is the internet finally going global? - 30/06/2008
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Mining
Coal is king - 30/06/2008
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Insurance
Goshawk agrees Bermudan bid - 30/06/2008
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Spice up your portfolio

India’s embrace of capitalism and the staggering growth of this emerging economic powerhouse are creating opportunities aplenty for UK investors. The Growth Company Investor team selects five stocks, each offering exposure to the India story, which should spice up your portfolio Read

Directors’ Dealings by David Russell

With a volatile stock market continuing to experience sharp falls, certain smaller company directors have sent out confident signals by snapping up out-of-favour equities. Read

Fund Manager Focus by Jenny Lowe

While many investors are steering clear of small-cap stocks, Judith MacKenzie, partner at Acuity Capital, still sees value in some smaller companies. Read

Exploration Insights by Robert Tyerman

The continuing high price of oil, gold holding up well and Rio Tinto’s doubling of the price of iron ore to Chinese importers all demonstrate the strength of commodities. Read

Spread Betting by Vince Stanzione

Financial markets have a great habit of giving a false sense of calm, sucking in new investors, only to sell off once more. That’s just what’s going on right now with the major indices. Read
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