Stocks in New York were called lower at midday on Thursday, but European stocks were stable with Auto Trader and Currys among the top performers.The FTSE 100 index was up 17.00 points, 0.2%, at 8,200.07. The FTSE 250 was up 175.00 points, 0.9%, at 20,611.34, and the AIM All-Share was up 2.16 points, 0.3%, at 802.43.The Cboe UK 100 was up 0.2% at 818.16, the Cboe UK 250 was up 0.8% at 18,070.82, an

London share prices had a bright start on Friday, as markets close out a mostly negative week filled with company earnings and central bank decisions, including interest rate hikes in the US, EU and Australia.While Wall Street closed lower on Thursday, Apple earnings after the New York close provided some better news leading into the European day.Ahead on Friday is the US nonfarm payrolls report f

There are many interesting businesses on the AIM market which fly under the radar as they do not get the same attention as their counterparts on the Main Market. Research coverage by analysts is thin, AIM stocks aren't discussed much in the media, and only fund managers with a mandate to look at small companies might even be aware of their existence.This means there is a big opportunity for invest

The biggest director deals by value over the last week were concentrated on the sell side and came amid strong recent trading updates.INCREASING SHARE LIQUIDITYDigital transformation group TPXimpact Holdings (TPX:AIM), formerly known as The Panoply Group, orchestrated a block sale of 8.2 million existing shares to institutions at a price of 230p on 20 October, representing 9.7% of the share capita

The biggest director deals by value over the last week were concentrated on the sell side and came amid strong recent trading updates.INCREASING SHARE LIQUIDITYDigital transformation group TPXimpact Holdings (TPX:AIM), formerly known as The Panoply Group, orchestrated a block sale of 8.2 million existing shares to institutions at a price of 230p on 20 October, representing 9.7% of the share capita

THE PANOPLY HOLDINGS (TPX:AIM) 285pGain to date: 217%Original entry point: Buy at 90p, 6 August 2020Analysts have once again had to rip up forecasts for public sector digital enabler The Panoply Holdings (TPX:AIM) after the company said 2022 results would be 'significantly ahead of current market expectations'.For the year to 31 March 2021, revenue soared 62% and adjusted earnings before interest,

UK stocks closed higher on Monday on increasing optimism over the economy.After the market close Boris Johnson confirmed people would no longer be instructed to work from home or wear masks. All restrictions would most likely to removed on 19 July, although a final decision will be made on 12 July.Oil prices were on the rise again with Brent Crude up 1% at $76.79 per barrel after oil cartel OPEC c

UK stocks hit mid-session highs at midday Monday helped by an upward revision to June's Purchasing Manager Survey which was slightly higher than the preliminary reading.Also adding to positive sentiment is an announcement later today by Boris Johnson where he is expected to confirm the relaxing of restrictions on 19 July.At 12pm the FTSE 100 index of leading shares was 0.4% higher at 7,148 points

The UK's major shares made a slow start to trading on Monday but news of a second buyout offer for supermarket chain Morrisons (MRW) will dominate investor chatter.Investors will also have a eye on an announcement later today on the easing of lockdown restrictions on July 19, with Boris Johnson set to encouragement Britons that they will have to adapt to life with Covid rather than hiding from it.

The Panoply Holdings (TPX:AIM) 273pGain to date: 203%Original entry point: Buy at 90p, 6 August 2020Analysts at Liberum recently called The Panoply Holdings (TPX:AIM) 'the best way to play public sector digitisation' and coming just days after another upbeat trading update, they have a point.Back in August 2020 we said that the company had 'substantial promise to become an investment star right at

THE PANOPLY HOLDINGS (TPX:AIM) 189pGain to date: 110%Original entry point: Buy at 90p, 6 August 2020Digital transition business The Panoply Holdings (TPX:AIM) has made its biggest acquisition so far with the £26 million cash and shares purchase of Keep It Simple (KITS).The managed services supplier to public sector organisations will do three things for Panoply. First, it adds digital transformat

The Panoply Holdings (TPX:AIM) 200pGain to date: 122%Original entry point: Buy at 90p, 6 August 2020It has been a quite astonishing ride for The Panoply Holdings (TPX:AIM) and we could barely have timed better our original Great Idea. To more than double in value is impressive, but to do so in four months is truly remarkable.Knock-out interim results to 30 September 2020 only bolster our confidenc

The Panoply Holdings (TPX:AIM) 111.3pGain to date: 23.7%Original entry point: Buy at 90p, 6 August 2020While shares in digital enabler consultancy The Panoply Holdings (TPX:AIM) have lost some of the momentum they enjoyed in September, we are still sitting in a healthy position having flagged the appeal of the stock in August.The company has announced several significant items of news including th

One of the clear dynamics to emerge from Covid-19 is the need for businesses to embrace digital transition and cloud-based flexibility. The Panoply Holdings (TPX:AIM) has substantial promise to become an investment star right at the heart of this trend.Panoply is a digital enabler consultancy, designing tools, products and services that can fast track clients' e-commerce and internet delivery ambi