Market Report: Taking Stock
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Allied Leisure is taking a 23 per cent interest in Ofex-traded Sanctuary Leisure. The stake is part of a pounds 2.3m sale of six bowling centres to Sanctuary, which is also paying pounds 900,000 on completion and pounds 600,000 in stages. Allied softened 0.5p to 32.5p. Sanctuary held at 30.5p. The company has two night clubs and two American pool bars. It made profits of pounds 200,000 in its last financial year.
Interest is building in Merchant Retail, which takes in the Perfume Shops and a chain of department stores. The shares rose 3.25p to a 35.75p peak. Year's profits of around pounds 2.3m (pounds 1.8m) are expected.
Market Link Publishing arrived on AIM. Placed at 50p the shares closed at 55p. The flotation raised pounds 3.1m.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments