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4 February 2012

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Majestic Wine REDUCE 21/11/2011

Wine specialist Majestic Wine (MJW) has reported a 20% increase in pre-tax profits thanks to strong demand for fine wines.

Tags: AIM 50, AIM quoted, Retailers on AIM, Wine business

Sector: General Retailers

Companies: Majestic Wine

TomCo Energy HOLD 17/11/2011

Fresh buying has helped boost shares in US oil shale play TomCo Energy (TOM), backed by London Mining (LOND) co-founder Chris Brown.

Tags: AIM market, Chris Brown, EcoShale process, Paul Rankine, Stephen Komlosy, Utah

Sector: Oil & Gas Producers

Companies: Tomco Energy

Paragon Diamonds HOLD 17/11/2011

Gem play Paragon Diamonds (PRG) hopes for full 25,000-tonne bulk sampling results from Lempane in Lesotho in February.

Tags: AIM market, Diamonds, Frank Scolaro, Luc Huyghebaert

Sector: Mining

Companies: Paragon Diamonds

Hydro International ADD 15/11/2011

Environmental water treatment specialist Hydro International (HYD) has clinched a Japanese distribution deal with Tokyo-quoted Haneda Zenith Corporation.

Tags: AIM market, Environmental water treatment, Haneda Zenith, Japan, Steve Hides

Sector: Industrial Engineering

Companies: Hydro International

Netcall – dialling up growth opportunities LONG-TERM BUY 15/11/2011

Though a veteran of the AIM market, a major acquisition last year has transformed the prospects of call centre software group Netcall, reports Miles Nolan

Tags: Call centre business, Miles Nolan, Telephonetics business

Sector: Software & Computer Services

Companies: Netcall

Process of change excites Goldplat
LONG-TERM BUY 15/11/2011

South Africa-based Goldplat, which recently celebrated a 79 per cent increase in annual pre-tax profits to £3.4 million, is an AIM mining company with a difference.

Tags: Business in Burkina Faso, Investing in South Africa, South African growth story, The gold business

Sector: Mining

Companies: Goldplat

Zambeef – ploughing ahead LONG-TERM BUY 15/11/2011

Despite having only joined AIM in June, agricultural concern Zambeef Products is hoping to push into regional heavyweight Nigeria.

Tags: African agriculture, AIM newcomer, Ben Jaglom, Investing in Africa, Opportunities in Nigeria

Sector: Food Producers

Companies: Zambeef Products

Burford – profiting from corporate lawsuits LONG-TERM BUY 15/11/2011

It is a common complaint that the only people who consistently profit from litigation are the lawyers.

Tags: Legal concerns on AIM, Profiting from the legal industr, Unusual investment opportunities

Sector: Equity Investment Instruments

Companies: Burford Capital

HML manages growth opportunities LONG-TERM BUY 15/11/2011

Property management specialist HML Holdings joined AIM in 2006 with little fanfare but has been steadily getting on with its business.

Tags: British real estate, Niche businesses on AIM, Property management

Sector: Real Estate

Companies: HML

YouGov – polling the nation BUY 15/11/2011

Best known for its pre-election polls, market research concern YouGov is hoping to continue its plans for international expansion.

Tags: Ben Jaglom, Business in the Middle East, Media companies on AIM

Sector: Media

Companies: YouGov

Advanced Computer Software BUY 14/11/2011

Acquisitive healthcare software specialist Advanced Computer Software (ACS) has run its slide-rule over four companies in recent months, but is keen not to overpay.

Tags: Acquisitions, AIM market, Cost reductions, Healthcare services, Vin Murria

Sector: Software & Computer Services

Companies: Advanced Computer Software

James Halstead HOLD 14/11/2011

Dependable floor coverings specialist James Halstead (JHD) is to return up to £11m to shareholders by way of a tender offer.

Tags: AIM market, Dividend payments, Halstead family, Success story, Tender offer

Sector: Construction & Materials

Companies: James Halstead

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French Connection woes continue
03/02/2012

Clothing retailer French Connection (FCCN) expects profits to be below expectations after warning of 'disappointing' trading.

Tags: British retail, French Connection, GCI Sells

Sector: General Retailers

Companies: French Connection

Silverdell lands new contracts 03/02/2012

Asbestos consulting specialist Silverdell (SID) has been awarded new work valued at a total of £3.65 million, and reckons there is more in the pipeline.

Tags: AIM market, Framework agreement, Growth company, New contracts

Sector: Support Services

Companies: Silverdell

PLUS Markets up for sale 03/02/2012

Share market operator PLUS Markets Group (PMK) is to conduct a formal sale process to identify potential partners or backers.

Tags: AIM market, Amara Dhari, Cyril Theret, PLUS Markets

Sector: General Financial

Companies: PLUS Markets

Nyota scoops £9.7m 03/02/2012

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Tags: AIM market, Centamin Egypt, Ethiopian gold, Richard Chase

Sector: Mining

Companies: Nyota Minerals

Network recruits £19.6m bid 03/02/2012

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Tags: Agreed bid, AIM market, Fair price, Lloyds Development Capital

Sector: Support Services

Companies: Network Group

Enterprise sells pubs for £22.9m 03/02/2012

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Tags: FTSE Small Cap, Pub business, Sale of assets

Sector: Travel & Leisure

Companies: Enterprise Inns

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