James Cropper – debt refinancing, change of advisers, big moves point to strategic benefits, results due next week, shares at 385p looking good
Mark Watson-Mitchell - 07.07.2026 Yesterday the shares of James Cropper (LON:CRPR) again hit the 400p level that was forecast in this column last November, when they were just 330p. Over the last six months or so, they have traded in a range from 260p to 410p. Just a week ago they were around 350p, but that was before the Advanced Materials and Paper & Packaging specialist group announced that it had refinanced its debt facilities. Yesterday it also announced that it ha
Watches of Switzerland Group – up 57% this year, will the share price growth continue, now 752p, results next week
Mark Watson-Mitchell - 06.07.2026 In the last week or so, there has been an absolute surge in the shares of the Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG), rising from 625p on Friday 26th June to close last Friday night at 752p. The shares were previously trading at around the 707p level before a statement out on Bloomberg on the 26th suggested that, due to weaker luxury demand, the group was no longer pursuing its target of generating more than £3bn in annual sales by 2028. A
Market forcing its way up to a New High? Now just 253 points to go!
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
The Gym Group – the impressive and steady growth of this group will see its shares react well to a good Trading Update this Wednesday
Mark Watson-Mitchell - 06.07.2026 This Wednesday, 8th July, The Gym Group (LON:GYM) will be issuing a Trading Update covering the first six months of its current year. The leading low-cost gym operator could well be guiding investors towards a very fit set of revenues, profits and earnings in 2026. Its current proposition is highly successful and extremely well rated by its members. I have to say that I do like the look of the group’s share price, despite it having risen well
Ramsdens Holdings – after a 316% two-year gain, SQC Research readers should take the US cash bid and reinvest it immediately
Mark Watson-Mitchell - 02.07.2026 What is the expression? A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush! I note that expression because various investors in Ramsdens Holdings (LON:RFX) have been wondering what to do with their holdings in the group after the recently announced £206m cash bid from the US-based FirstCash Holdings. Ramsdens, which I have been following for years, is a UK-based diversified retailer and financial services provider, offering jewellery retail, prec
SQC Research 2026 Recovery Portfolio – up 22.96% in 70 days, with Filtronic and Ramsdens Holdings leading the way
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
Currys – tomorrow’s Finals will be good, showing Alex Baldock’s turnaround ability, shares at 159p still offer alluring upside
Mark Watson-Mitchell - 01.07.2026 Tomorrow morning, Thursday, 2nd July, CEO Alex Baldock will present his last set of results for Currys (LON:CURY) before handing over the reins to former shop assistant Fredrik Tønnesen. Baldock has done an excellent job at the £1.65bn-capitalised technology retail group as he moves on to the top job at Boots. Over the last eight years Baldock has streamlined the business, strengthened both its profitability and its balance sheet, while it
Wynnstay Group – valued at 600p a share, shares very cheap at 360p, trading on 11.4 times pe and yielding 5.1%
Mark Watson-Mitchell - 01.07.2026 Our purpose is to be the supplier of choice for British farmers The Wynnstay Group (LON:WYN) is rooted in farming, it helps livestock and arable farmers to produce food in a more sustainable way. This £82.3m-capitalised group remains in a strong financial position, with a robust balance sheet and good cash flows, which supports its positive view of prospects. On Monday morning, the business, described as ‘The leading integrated partner to
