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Essenden, the UK's largest tenpin bowling operator, could be set to hit a strike following last October's appointment of proven leisure sector player Nick Basing as CEO.

Tags: AIM , Boardroom moves , Speculative punts , Turnaround

Sector: Travel & Leisure

Companies: Essenden

Zotefoams ADD 03/08/2010

Specialist foams maker Zotefoams is cautiously optimistic after lifting first-half pre-tax profits 83% to £2.9m on turnover up 26% to £19.6m.

Tags: Dividends , Full list , Growth Stocks

Sector: Chemicals

Dignity ADD 02/08/2010

Dignity, the resilient funeral services provider, continues to deliver measured growth and income and is mulling over a bumper cash return to shareholders.

Tags: Defensive , Dividends , Full list , Growth Stocks

Sector: General Retailers

Companies: Dignity

China Food Company BUY/HOLD 02/08/2010

AIM-listed soya sauce maker China Food is looking to get back on track following a tough 2009 for its animal feed business.

Tags: AIM , Emerging markets , Growth Stocks

Sector: Food Producers

Companies: China Food Company

Volex
STRONG BUY 30/07/2010

Volex, the electrical and electronic cable assemblies specialist revived by CEO Ray Walsh, is in the early stages of a strong return to growth.

Tags: Debt , Full list , Growth Stocks , Restructuring

Sector: Electronic & Electrical Equipment

Companies: Volex

Landkom SPECULATIVE BUY 29/07/2010

Ukraine-based farming concern Landkom could be set to finally fulfill its potential, having pared interim losses under new management.

Tags: AIM , Boardroom moves , Emerging markets , Speculative punts , Turnaround

Sector: Food Producers

Companies: Landkom International

Avocet Mining SPECULATIVE BUY 28/07/2010

Avocet Mining targets annual gold production of 220,000 oz after lifting interim output 74% to 97,747 oz and achieving a £10m profits turnaround.

Tags: AIM , Growth Stocks , Speculative punts , Turnaround

Sector: Mining

Companies: Avocet Mining

Intandem Films
ADD 28/07/2010

Having cleared its debts, AIM-quoted film financing, sales and marketing company Intandem could be set to become more than a penny stock.

Tags: AIM , Deals & contracts , Debt , Growth Stocks

Sector: Media

Companies: Intandem Films

Lamprell HOLD 28/07/2010

Engineering services group Lamprell has won a new $317m (£204m) contract with the National Drilling Company of Abu Dhabi.

Tags: Deals & contracts , Dividends , Full list , Growth Stocks

Sector: Oil Equipment, Services & Distribution

Companies: Lamprell

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