The FTSE 350 index finished a volatile third quarter to September 2022 down 4.5% amid continuing worries over stubbornly high inflation and rising rates as well as geopolitical instability.A slew of profit warnings, notably from consumer stocks, and a sell-off following the mini-Budget, capped off a testing quarter for investors.Stocks that performed strongly ranged from companies receiving...

Shares in plane leasing company Avation (AVAP) have jumped 7.6% higher to 290p as it revealed it is considering plans to put itself up for sale.The firm has announced it is undertaking a comprehensive review of the business, and will consider a number of strategic options as it looks to 'maximise value for shareholders'.Such options include potential M&A activity, an aircraft portfolio sale,...

Plane leasing outfit Avation (AVAP) says it will consider a special dividend if it agrees to sell a portfolio of 22 aircraft. Executive chairman Jeff Chatfield says there is no certainty the 'highly valuable' ATR turboprop planes will be sold as talks first revealed in October progress. The company says the aircraft generated unexpired revenue of more than $305m as at 1 November 2016. (TS)

The FTSE 100 advances 0.4% to 6,782 in early trading on Tuesday 15 November. It is driven by notable gain among oil and gas, utility and supermarket sectors.Vodafone (VOD) has reported a 3.9% decline in half year group revenue to €27bn. Adjusted operating profit nudges up 0.1% to €2.28bn. Chief executive Vittorio Colao says the results are modestly ahead of the group's expectations,...

While investors have in the past been deterred by Avation's (AVAP) difficult to fathom business model, a significant step-up in the aircraft lessor's delivery pipeline should see strong revenue growth between now and March 2016.Finance director Richard Wolanski tells Shares that over the course of 2015, Avation's average monthly lease revenue has been less than $5 million but that by March...

While the UK's economic recovery remains frustratingly halting, the general direction of economic momentum still remains skewed to the upside.Granted, there are some ominous headwinds on the horizon; China's gathering slowdown will almost certainly prove to be a long tail event that catches up with the world's developed economies. When this is likely to occur remains the subject of intense...

Markets look set for another choppy session ahead of the release of US non-farm payrolls data scheduled for 13.30 UK time.Interest rates hikes remain on the agenda in the US and a print significantly above consensus forecasts of 225,000 new jobs would increase pressure on the Federal Reserve to act.London's FTSE 100 blue chip index trades flat in early trade, opening 0.1% lower at 6,742....

London's FTSE 100 holds on to modest gains, up 11.28 points to 6609.46 amid thin volumes in a shortened Christmas Eve trading session. One of the morning's star turns is Smith & Nephew (SN.), the knee and hip replacement company, up 7.4% to £11.69 on revived speculation US orthopaedics devices peer Stryker (SYK:NYSE) is planning a takeover bid at a significant premium.Commercial passenger...

There's a compelling simplicity to Avation's (AVAP) business model. You buy aircraft and lease them to reliable customers. That income ideally pays off the finance over the first half of the aircraft's life guaranteeing a strong yield over the total life of the asset.'The best analogy is that buying an aircraft is a lot like taking out a mortgage on a buy-to-let house. You look for your...

It's your final chance to snap up a free ticket to our big investment event, The Stock Market Show, being held in London this Saturday (13 Sep) at the Islington Business Design Centre. Being held in partnership with the London Stock Exchange, the event is packed with talks from companies on the stock market, financial experts, business commentators, product providers and, of course,...

A decline in like-for-like sales at fashion retailer Supergroup (SGP) is nowhere near as bad as feared in the first quarter, helping the stock to lead the FTSE All-Share leaderboard with a 10% jump to £11.51. The update reveals another quarter of double-digit sales growth across retail and wholesale and flags ongoing internationalisation of the Superdry brand.Insurer and wealth manager...

Magnolia output boostUS onshore oil and gas firm Magnolia Petroleum (MAGP:AIM) reports (22 Aug) a two thirds increase in net output and a substantial boost to reserves. An independent audit suggests its proved reserves are worth $31 million and production totals 257 barrels oil equivalent per day (boepd) up from 150 boepd on 1 April. (TS)Snoozebox's profit delayPortable hotel provider...

One way to screen for value investment opportunities is to look at companies whose share prices are trading considerably below lofty highs enjoyed before stock markets around the world crashed in 2008. Most bombed-out stocks will be trading on a low level for a reason but careful research can help you sift out a few golden nuggets.Our in-depth analysis has unearthed six interesting turnaround...

We are pleased to announce the launch of a major event on 13 September in London to help you become a better investor. Hosted by the London Stock Exchange and Shares, the Stock Market Show is a chance for you to interact with listed companies, industry experts and financial services providers and discover more about the key issues and strategies for investors of all types, from novice to...

Exploration company Kefi Minerals (KEFI:AIM) is to buy the remaining 25% of the Tulu Kapi gold prospect in Ethiopia that it didn't already own. It is encouraging news in its attempts to buy the project acquired last December, moving the share price 4.8% higher to 1.62p. The seller is Nyota Minerals (NYO:AIM), up 18.9% to 0.32p, which will get £1.5 million split equally between cash and...

While the old adage about renting rather than buying airline stocks is a cautionary reminder of the sector's inherent volatility, there are other ways to leverage growth in the commercial aviation space which may offset some of the risks associated with this notoriously turbulent segment.To this end, Shares unpacks some of the companies in the Industrial Transportation sector which provide air...

Investors looking for a high flier capable of cashing in on the rising fortunes of the global aviation market, while sidestepping some of the risks of buying into an airline, should climb aboard aircraft lease specialist Avation (AVAP).Air traffic has doubled every 15 years since the early 70s, according to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). And it is set to continue at this...

Domino's Pizza (DOM) jumps 0.5% to 560.25p after unveiling impressive first quarter trading with UK like-for-like sales up 10.8%.Global online fashion store ASOS (ASC:AIM) dips 0.3% to £51.40 despite reassuring interim figures. Lower profits of £20.1 million meet forecasts downgraded last month on increased warehousing investment and bigger-than-expected losses in China. As already reported,...

Mark Slater, co-founder, chairman and chief investment officer (CIO) of City-based Slater Investments, is lauded for his pedigree in delivering 'risk adjusted alpha' and consistently outperforming benchmarks and both bull and bear markets. He is a generalist who seeks out inexpensive growth shares offering a considerable margin of safety, in the belief this approach offers clients the best...

Mr Kipling-to-Hovis bread and cake maker Premier Foods (PFD) says its 2013 trading profit will be at the top end of market expectations. The news excites the market, sending the shares up 6.5% to 90.5p as full-year upgrades look inevitable. While the restructured food producer is trumpeting a 50% rise in closely-watched 'trading' profits to £47.4 million, Premier actually made a £23.5...