WHAT'S IN THIS ARTICLE?We'll run through the reasons why stocks have fallen, compare this sell-off to previous market corrections and consider why certain companies have been affected more than others.We will also look at the stocks that have risen in value during the market turmoil and finally we choose three shares to consider buying as long as you understand that their prices could easily fall

Porvair (PRV:AIM) 760pGain to date: 20.6%Original entry point: Buy at 630p, 26 September 2019Specialist, high end filters manufacturer Porvair (PRV:AIM) reported record revenues on 3 February of £144.9m, up 13% for year ended 30 November 2019, while adjusted pre-tax profit was 9% higher to £14.8m, both slightly higher than consensus estimates compiled by Refinitiv.The strategy is to focus on spe

With roots in the engineering world Porvair (PRV:AIM) has emerged as quite the expert in the filtration process. It has earned a reputation for reliability and is well-placed to withstand the economic knocks of the future.The company is active in various different parts of the market. For example, it provides filters used in aluminium casting and super alloy manufacturing.Its filters are also used

London's FTSE 100 rallies more than 1.6% to 6,812.4 points on Friday, providing welcome relief after yesterday's horrible session, although the rebound only claws back some of the losses. The important point to note is the large swings in the market on a daily basis in recent weeks, which may suggest volatility could become one of the key themes in 2019.Foods-to-fashion conglomerate Associated Bri

The FTSE 100 posts a modest gain of 2.4 points to 7,322.07 as a breakthrough has been made on Brexit negotiations. Overnight the European Commission decided that enough progress had been made to allow trade negotiations to begin. The market will also closely be watching the monthly industrial production figures due out today.Amid corporate news, housebuilder Berkeley (BKG) gains 5.1% to £40.42 af

Critics might argue that Porvair (PRV) is an old economy engineering business trading on a technology sector-inflated rating.That's a harsh way to describe the company and its share price, but it does pose some interesting questions for investors. These are three of the most important ones:1. Are revenue and profit predictable?2. What happens when the next economic shock comes?3. Does a price to e

Porvair (PRV:AIM) chief executive Ben Stocks says he is optimistic the business can ride out Brexit uncertainty as long as demand holds up in other countries.Earning around four-fifths of its revenue outside the UK and with manufacturing facilities based around the world, environment tech specialist Porvair is insulated to an extent from political uncertainty around UK trade relationships.In a cal

London markets chase European falls as uncertainty hangs over the euro zone after Sunday's Greek elections, which saw anti-austerity party Syriza top the polls. Greece is now on a possible collision course with the EU over its massive bailout. Falling resources stocks also provided southbound cue.The FTSE 100 reverses 13 points, or 0.2%, to 6,819, while the mid cap FTSE 250 posts similar declines,

London's FTSE 100 drops back sharply on Monday, off 67.27 points to 6655.35 with another big oil price drop and weakness in metal prices after dull Chinese factory data piling on the pressure. The E&P sector remains under pressure following the OPEC-inspired collapse in crude oil prices, with FTSE 100 constituent Tullow Oil (TLW) down 7.2% at 395.5p and AIM-quoted Petroceltic (PCI:AIM) falling 31.

Online retailer MandM Direct is set to become the latest listed play on the structurally-attractive value sector. Selling well-known brands including Converse trainers and Diesel jeans at up to 75% markdowns from the recommended retail price, the profitable company, guided by former John Lewis online chief Jonathon Brown, has announced its intention to float on Aim via a £12.5 million placing to

Green investing does not have a good billing in the UK and barely features on the radars of institutional investors. This is not a matter of prejudice and two good reasons explain the indifference. First, there is only one company in the FTSE All-Share Alternative Energy sector and with a market value of £140 million industrial filtration expert Porvair (PRV) has absolutely no bearing on the wide

Two significant stakes in plc companies have been sold. Retail powerhouse Sports Direct International (SPD) cheapens 6.3% to 837.5p after owner Mike Ashley surprises the City by sellingover £200 million worth of shares at 850p just days after a row over his bonus payment. Stock Spirits (STCK) falls 8.1% to 282.75p as Oaktree Capital offloadsa 36.8% stake in the vodka producer at 275p.Analysts upg

Thomas Cook (TCG) warns of a slow start to its winter booking, triggering a 7% drop in its share price to 144.7p. In contrast, TUI Travel (TT.) advances 2% to 363.4p after increasing full-year underlying operating profit growth guidance. The group is now confident of achieving at least 11% growth on a constant currency basis.Bookmaker Ladbrokes (LAD) falls 9.5% to 170.2p after flagging up further

Filtration expert Porvair (PRV) jumps 6% to 246p after saying pre-tax profit for the nine months to 31 August was ahead of expectation, therefore full-year results should beat targets. Investors also liked news that net debt is falling and there's an improvement in the metals filtration arm after a quiet first-half period. Stockbroker Peel Hunt upgrades its 2013 pre-tax profit forecast by 6% to £

After being hit by profit taking in May, a trading update has revived the rally in books-to-newspaper distributor Smiths News (NWS), sending the shares up 7.5% to 167.75p as the company said it was on track to hit consensus forecasts for the year to 31 August. We're slightly surprised at the market's upbeat reaction given that its growth driver, the education supplies arm, reported a 1.5% drop in

The FTSE 100 struggled to get the new week off to a good start, dipping 0.6% to 6,082. The results calendar looks bare for the large cap stocks this week, meaning that the index is likely to be purely driven by investor sentiment towards macro events.A widely-expected poor takeover offer has emerged for Eurasian Natural Resources (ENRC), leaving the stock flat at 217.4p. The real loser in the deal

The long-awaited merger between Glencore (GLEN) and Xstrata (XTA) has finally got the green light. China has approved the deal, conditional on selling Xstrata's Las Bambas copper project in Peru and certain supply commitments for copper, zinc and lead to the Asian country. Xstrata is set to delist on 2 May and shares in the combined group to start dealing on 3 May.Glencore jumped 3.5% to 333.4p an