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SQS hit by unexpected costs 13/01/2012

German software testing concern SQS Software Quality Systems (SQS) has announced that due to two contracts having 'additional transition costs' 2011's profits are to be below expectations

Tags: German Technology, Profit warning, Software on AIM

Sector: Software & Computer Services

Companies: SQS Software Quality Systems

Victoria seeks a buyer 13/01/2012

Following shareholder pressure, carpet manufacturer Victoria (VCP) has decided to hoist the for sale sign and assess potential bids for the company.

Tags: Alexander Anton, Boardroom battle, Carpets, Main market

Sector: Household Goods

Companies: Victoria

Ted Baker looking East 13/01/2012

Designer brand Ted Baker (TED) has reported a 15.7 per cent rise in retail sales over the Christmas period as it plans its Asian expansion.

Tags: British fashion, British retail, Designer brands, Doing business in China, Doing business in Japan, Solid dividend yield

Sector: General Retailers

Companies: Ted Baker

Tuna sinks 13/01/2012

Surfwear and fashion brand Hot Tuna (HTT) has sold its assets and intellectual property for £950,000, becoming a cash shell.

Tags: AIM minnows, Cash Shells, Reverse takeover, Sales and disposals

Sector: Personal Goods

Companies: Hot Tuna

Cluff Gold sees 'defining year' 12/01/2012

West Africa-focused Cluff Gold says 2011's production from Kalsaka in Burkina Faso slipped 3 per cent to an above-target 71,505 oz.

Tags: AIM market, Algy Cluff, Baomahun gold project, Kalsaka, Peter Spivey, West Africa

Sector: Mining

Companies: Cluff Gold

Thorntons struggles on 12/01/2012

Despite achieving a very small rise in sales in recent weeks, chocolatier Thorntons (THT) has warned the outlook is bleak as cost conscious consumers reign in their spending.

Tags: Avoid these shares, Broker downgrade, Main market, Poor trading, Tough high street

Sector: Food & Drug Retailers

Companies: Thorntons

UK shares are 'cheap' 12/01/2012

City veteran Robin Boyle argues that British shares represent good value for money, and that they are destined for a bounce from current levels.

Tags: Catalyst for change, Economy, Robin Boyle, UK equities, Undervalued

Sector: Financial Services

Companies: Athelney Trust

Cyprotex sees revenue gains 12/01/2012

Drug discovery technologist Cyprotex (CRX) says it expects to report a 30 per cent 2011 revenue increase despite losing its biggest customer.

Tags: 'Cellciphr', ADME service, AIM market, Drug discovery, Tony Baxter, US expansion

Sector: Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology

Companies: Cyprotex

Ocado reports strong Christmas 12/01/2012

Online grocer Ocado (OCDO) reported a 16 per cent rise in sales for the four weeks to Christmas as it battles against Waitrose's online offering

Tags: Christmas trading, GCI sell, Online businesses, Retailers

Sector: Food & Drug Retailers

More upheavals at Swallowfield 11/01/2012

The removal of Roger McDowell from the board of cosmetics and toiletries concern Swallowfield (SWL) has disconcerted key shareholder Western Selection.

Tags: AIM market, Cosmetics and toiletries, Ian McKinnon, Loeb Aron, Roger McDowell, Western Selection

Sector: Personal Goods

Companies: Swallowfield

Tracsis wins major contract 11/01/2012

Resource optimisation software specialist Tracsis (TRCS) has unveiled a significant three-year deal with a major passenger rail operator.

Tags: AIM market, Contract win, Growth company, Rail software, Share tip

Sector: Software & Computer Services

Companies: Tracsis

Caspian starts tungsten drilling 11/01/2012

Re-focused Caspian Holdings (CSH) has begun drilling Spain's major La Parrilla tungsten project, recently bought for $1 million (£625,000).

Tags: AIM market, La Parrilla, Michael Masterman, Spain, Tungsten

Sector: Mining

Companies: Caspian