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Started: dab808, 22 May 2026 09:09
Last post: dab808, 22 May 2026
Given I have made so much noise I thought I ought to further comment on yesterdays trading update.
The confirmation that the business will dispose of Safetell is truly transformational. In the last 10 years all the bad news, negative impact on results and debt has been as a result of this business underperformaning. I wish whoever picks it up all the best but it has not worked in Newmark.
Moving forward the business will be focused on Grosvenor Technology, a business that has been delivering and is growing at 30% CAGR. We don't yet have a breakdown on EPS of GT but my calculations give me around 25p EPS for 2025/26, growing at 30% CAGR. So this year the forward looking EPS will be over 32p and that is a PE of under 4 for a growth business with reoccurring incomes and a market leading position.
Just read the trading update and assume Safetell is sold. How good is HCM?
Wakey wake Mr Market. This is seriously under valued for the actions and profits that are in play.
Great to hear from you FFT.
I like your summary and would add:
- Selling Safetell is huge news and allows as you state to be focused on HCM.
- With no Safetell - The numbers for the new business would be revenues at c£20m and PBT c£2.5m - both growing at 25% GAGR
- Debt is high - but CHIP costs have gone up through the roof (x8) and Safetell disposal surely carry some of that debt.
- Business operations - it is probably cheaper to operate here as an outsource than in the US given the high costs of labour in the US (although with taxes etc perhaps not that big a gap).
- In my view Marie-Claire is doing a good job, and I wouldn't want to rock the boat there until she is open to a smooth transition.
- The lack of an 'EPS' statement is a worry but really all I want to see is the EPS numbers for GT as that is the future and will determine the value of the business moving forward
- Final point - If it was not for Safetell, these results would look amazing and the valuation would be rocketing. That it is the future state we have to look forward to.
Its here ! But why release at 9.30am and not at 7am as everyone else does ?
HCM USA good. HCM ROW not so good (revenue down).
Safetell to be sold, but no cash expected.
It is expected the equity LTIP performance criteria will be revised. Excellent news. I am assuming that the equity LTIP includes the crazy cash LTIP which could see the company bankrupted by being met.
NO EPS mentioned and group net debt has risen by 2.7m to 4.8m . Not healthy and not good. Indicates that free cash flow was fairly rubbish during the year.
My comment is that when safetell is sold and given that 75% of HCM revenue is from USA that there is no reason to have a UK headquarters and a load of money could be saved by closing down the UK HQ and running the whole show from the USA. It would also be the right time for the Dweks to bow out.
NWT's trading update should be here in the next week or two. Here's my summary of what I would like to see:
Trading 2H and fully year 25/26 - I’d like to see the term record 2H trading revenues, and EPS expected to exceed 11.7p.
Outlook - Commentary that 1H 27 will deliver a return a positive EPS and that the business remains in strategic growth mode, underpinning our earnings position.
Strategic Review - A statement regarding the outcome of the strategic review and that costs have already been cut.
Shareholder Value - It would be good to read that the board will be focusing how shareholder returns can be maximised through further cost control, and a phased plan for debt repayment/cashflow management, whilst focusing more attention on the benefits of share price appreciation, share buy backs or re-instating dividends.
Started: dab808, 25 Mar 2026 17:27
Last post: dab808, 25 Mar 2026
So Thalassa have increased their stake adding another 1% from their last disclosure. This is an interesting move given they picked up their previous shares at around the mid 60's. This latest purchase must have come in at between 96-105 (there was a big transaction yesterday at 97 but they will have added at another time without having to disclose). I guess the market maker has again been filling their order so the price is a good one. It is great to see them buying in at this level, it suggests (in my view) that they still see significant upside value at these levels. In fact, we all see the significant value opportunity, and the company has gone far as pointing out the value that is coming at the last results. But until the next trading up date or news it looks as if it remains a waiting game.
Started: dab808, 19 Mar 2026 12:21
Last post: dab808, 19 Mar 2026
Despite world turmoil, NWT will be continuing to roll out it's HCM clocks, biosecurity hardware and physical security to improve company human capital management and keep employees safe. And more importantly, it'll be making a healthy profit (given the forecast) along with a small boost from dollar strength returning.
It is a shame we have not yet had an update on the strategic review for Safetell and Access Control, I was very much hoping an update would fill the gap between 1H results and the trading update in May to keep news flow coming and investors interested. The gap in news flow can often be too long and we can see investors becoming impatient with chunks of stock being sold when we really ought to be attracting more buyers than sellers. As it stands my prediction of us heading for 150p isn't looking like happening before any update (nothing to drive any move), which is why I am really keen we make one.
So sorry folks, keep holding in there.
Started: dab808, 13 Feb 2026 10:10
Last post: dab808, 13 Feb 2026
A good article. With a strong 2H forecast we're likely to see more coverage like this very soon.
https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/weakness-newmark-security-plc-lon-074741769.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr
Started: dab808, 10 Feb 2026 10:04
Last post: dab808, 10 Feb 2026
This is great appointment and it completes the board and renumeration committee transformation that was committed to, ahead of the October AGM.
With two new independent directors and the changes to the renumeration committee, the business can be viewed in a different light. There were those 'investors' that felt that the business was more of a family concern and therefore less investible. These changes demonstrate that the business continues to transition into a company that is highly investible through the changes to the corporate structure and the improving financials and fundamentals.
The next two RNS's I see coming will further enhance the viability and market cap of the business. The strategic review announcement of Safetell and Access Control is likely to be a catalyst for further profit enhancements (this has now been underway a while so must be coming soon) and then the trading update in May is likely to confirm that we'll have had one, if not the best, six months trading in our history for revenues and profits with a scene set for further good numbers.
GLA & DYOR + buy more before the price rises :)
Started: dab808, 15 Jan 2026 12:44
Last post: dab808, 15 Jan 2026
Here is a further update after the investors call.
On the call the management team confirmed we will deliver EPS of more than 11.7 EPS in the second half of the year. This is a material statement as what it confirms is that with the loss of 0.7p EPS in the first half, total EPS will be no less than 11p for the year. To keep the numbers simple this is a £1.1m profit for the year, up from 700k in FY 2025 a 50% increase in profitability.
What was also confirm is that the loss for Safetell in the 1H was c.£400k. We don't know what this has traditionally been running at nor what Safetell will contribute to the 2H 2026 but it does allow us to work out that if Satefell were making no losses or if it were sold that we'd be another £400k up and profits would be £1.5m+. Get a good price for Safetell (it's pipeline was last confirmed at £17m) and we put money in the bank as well.
This all bodes well for the year ahead. If you did not get chance to join the presentation it is available on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjtrfqKtigQ
Started: dab808, 15 Jan 2026 10:40
Last post: dab808, 15 Jan 2026
I have to say I am a bit underwhelmed by the results today. Whilst I can see loads of improvement in the US and in the general state of the business (1H25 v 1H26) I was expecting a positive EPS in the region of 3-6p rather than a 0.77p loss. The swings from 1H 25, 2H25 to 1H26 are huge and it must be tough to run a business on this basis.
The positive statement is "With the Group historically second half weighted, the Board notes that H2 FY26 has started strongly and currently expects both divisions to surpass H2 FY25 revenues and operating profits", so a better FY than last year showing growth. I see this as the 2H is very strong and will exceed the 2H25 EPS number +11.7p so overall revenue and profit growth will come in at >20%.
We need to understand what we are doing with Safetell and Access Control, it states we'll get an update soon. This is needed and my view remains we should find a buyer that can focus on that business and we focus on HCM. That could provide value for us and boost the price.
So the wait continues before any big movements (we need the update on Safetell and Trading Update in May to formalise the numbers) and I have revised my top end down a little but I still see us at between 150p and 200p by the end of the year.
Good to know you are there tuan6! Making a killing on KMK as well I see. All is good :)
It is very good at now as time for moving update soon . 200p not far away so just keep quite and but when it boring at moment.
So there is no stock and we are back to negotiated trades! I have a friend who is looking to come in on the company but he cannot get a quote. The day before results. Not what the market maker would have ideally wanted but it bodes well for investors that have got in to date. Good results, a great outlook will drive demand, where will the price have to go? Come on people engage in some conversation :) My target as you know is 150p in the next 3 months and 250p after Septembers results :) Any guesses?
Started: dab808, 9 Jan 2026 11:05
Last post: dab808, 9 Jan 2026
As per my earlier post that we were not listed for trading on Trading 212. This has now been actions and we are now live. T212 has a significant user base, with recent reports from mid-2025 indicating they serve over 4.5 million clients globally, cementing their status as a major European investment platform with rapid growth driven by zero-commission investing and user-friendly technology.
This gives us a huge increased investor opportunity and if we can get reach to these investors the opportunity to increase our share price (with new money flows) and liquidity. As it is commission free and allows fractional you can purchase 10 to a maximum of 1878 shares (this is the current cap - they apply a cap to cover investor and trading risk) with only the spread to pay!
Started: dab808, 9 Jan 2026 09:11
Last post: dab808, 9 Jan 2026
Newmark Security plc (AIM: NWT.L), has announced that the Company's results for the six months ended 31 October 2025 will be reported on 15 January 2026.
As you know I am excited. I am forecasting that 2026 will be a record-breaking year on revenues and profits. And this business is significantly undervalued on these expected results. The presentation is open to all existing and potential shareholders.
Click here (or copy paste the link) to sign up and join the company presentation that will deliver the results and exciting forward looking news : https://www.investormeetcompany.com/meetings/interim-results-536
If you plan on attending please recommend this post. I have also posted on X, with a nice infographic on our results to date. https://x.com/00dab/status/2009551198433759392?s=20 if you are a shareholder please like and retweet my post, as that will help increase our reach.
Started: dab808, 5 Jan 2026 15:15
Last post: dab808, 5 Jan 2026
I had to buy the recent dip. Picking up shares below £1 seemed a bit of a bargain. I will likely dip below 5% holding when the price rises but I still see 150p after the 1H results so had to jump in. If there is a highly positive forward looking statement and a hint at a dividend then that would be a good reason to hold but banking some profits also would be nice :) DYOR - GLA
Started: dab808, 20 Nov 2025 15:23
Last post: dab808, 26 Nov 2025
It is interesting that the spread has widened again. And strange that it closed to just 3p, or the flurry of buys and sells at 113, 110, and then widened as the bid hit 105 and 100. We are still seeing sells at 100 that counter the buys so maybe more share to come through from the seller. Ideal buying price at 106-108p in my opinion (expecting a good profit number for 1H) but I would say that when holding over 450,000 shares. Counting down the trading days to January's results. GLS DYOR.
Someone is letting go of a good number of shares. Just to declare it ain't me. Results in two months so hang tight is my mantra
Started: dab808, 14 Nov 2025 12:36
Last post: dab808, 14 Nov 2025
After providing feedback, it is good to see the Market Maker has reduced the spread to a much more reasonable 2p. This adds a different dynamic to the stock with investors now able to contemplate swing trades and I hope to be able to encourage some new investors to take a look who have previously been put off by the large spread.
The MM is also seeing good volume which will hopefully encourage them to keep it tighter moving forward. Lets see how long it continues.
Started: dab808, 28 Oct 2025 10:34
Last post: dab808, 28 Oct 2025
It looks like the 130's is where some are willing to let go of shares but 130p is only a £12m valuation on a business that is worth 3x/4x that when the results are published. The market maker has really had to bid up the price to find some volume, but any serious investor is going to want 10x the volume so where does the price need to go to pick up 50,000 shares? Those taking some profits are welcome, good on you for investing and spotting the opportunity although I am here for life changing sums so don't let all your shares go too cheaply. I hope you have enough shares Hedgehog and FFT100 (are you still checking in FFT100 - not heard from you in a while?) this is going to be a great ride over the next 12 months.
Started: dab808, 24 Oct 2025 07:23
Last post: dab808, 24 Oct 2025
An excellent update from the management team at today AGM. They couldn't be more positive, stating H1 26 profit is well ahead (2H profit was £1.1m, EPS of 14p) and that there is more to come as the 2nd half looks better. I've revised my forecasts up to a potential £3m profit for FY26, thats EPS of 30p and a PE of 4. Given a business of this nature could command a PE of x20 that's a lot higher than here even though the share price is at a 10 year high. Definitely positive and one to watch. DYOR
Stockopedia now has the share as a superstock and a rating of 93. Thats before the 1H result due in January are known.
Newmark Security (LON:NWT) News (Oct 2025) | Stockopedia https://share.google/1hVJckrNy4USeQ9Ku
Started: dab808, 20 Oct 2025 17:37
Last post: dab808, 20 Oct 2025
Great to see another rise in the price. There is only a trickle of selling volume, even though we're at near 10 year highs. Existing investors are holding tight which means any interested buyers, particularly if they want volume are going to have to dig deep during the course of the year. We might see some of the major holders be interested in deals at the right price but I cannot see a price below 200p where anyone would jump to sell. That means up we go....
I'd agree TooEarly, get post.
Thalassa's spotlight and drive, together with the changes agreed through the co-operation of the Newmark Board and Management team has delivered an excellent result for all shareholders. A transformational strategy of a good few years ago, is now set to drive transformational returns, that with the given changes will mean these returns are distributed for the benefits of all shareholders. This drive of shareholder value, will in turn encourage more potential investors to take a look, and with these changes they will see a more independently run business and hopefully be more likely to invest.
In my mind we are now set up beautifully, when the 1H and 2026 FY results are delivered , we could well spike up toward the 250p target price I have in mind for the next 12 months. IMO DYOR etc.....
Well done to DS, Chair of Thalassa, for having some gumption to confront the BOD. I wish there were more like him holding companies to account for their actions. Perhaps a deputy sheriff for TW.
Started: dab808, 23 Sep 2025 08:42
Last post: dab808, 24 Sep 2025
Finally further movement north although whoever is trying to buy a volume of stock that led to the price rise on Friday is still getting little volume. My stock is not for sale, not at current levels as I have 150p as a target between now and end of Jan and then based on the results a 250p target by September. This is a sound, growing business, delivering profits that will accelerate over the next 18 months. The share price will go one way and that is up.
New 52 week high and Mkt. Cap. now exceeds number of shares in issue.
I am not sure when we got upgraded but we are now classified as a Super Stock on Stockopedia (this is an excellent upgrade) https://www.stockopedia.com/share-prices/newmark-security-LON:NWT/
Started: dab808, 22 Sep 2025 16:43
Last post: beardozer, 22 Sep 2025
Another small push and we hit a new 52 week high which ought to attract attention. Then we get past £1 and the world's our oyster as we head towards £1.40 with the PE still an undemanding 20.
A strong day for holders of NWT today. An order to fill and no one is selling. We're going higher from here :)
A friend of mine who wants in, fed back to me today that we are not even listed on Trading 212 to buy, a platform that has millions of investors. I've dropped a note to Marie-Claire who was going to speak to Allenby about it. He's happy to invest and wants to do it via the ISA he holds with them but no luck, he cannot trade us. It is key we address issues like this, if we want more volume, investors and hopefully higher prices. If anyone is aware of any other platforms that do not allow the purchase of our stock flag it here.
It has been a bit lonely here. I'd reign in your expectations of 250p by Xmas, although I'd like that a lot. The only likely way we'd achieve that is with a takeover offer. That's not completely off the cards but I'd personally want us to report great results in Jan and next September, revalue to 200-250p by then and look for an offer in 2027 of between 400-500p. That's all hypothetical of course, but that's my current take on the possibility. If course a lot could happen and go wrong, we have had a few surprises to date, but I have put my money in and I am taking my chances.
Thank you dab808 for your welcome! That should've sent alarm bells ringing - only joking! No, really, I was touched so thank you. What alerted me to NWT was its sudden appearance among the Top Risers. So I did my research and was struck by how few shares are in issue and how many are held in sticky paws. That coupled to rising residual income led me to invest. Not sure how you'll attract more investors but should the herd arrive there won't be many shares for them to buy - 250p by Xmas?
Looks like there is an order to fill. Price up on no large recorded buys. 90.55p paid for a sell this morning. That's compared to the last sell at 80.4p with no buys between that and the last sell. Could get exciting if it is a large order as seller are not rushing in at the current 90p level.
Marie Claire sent me some coverage I'd not picked up. Small pieces but something. I will link to it later. More to do on the communication front.
Started: Hedgehog100, 15 Sep 2025 14:33
Last post: dab808, 15 Sep 2025
Hedgehog I need people to see some of my messages. This stuff whilst interesting blocks that out. Not that many come here I suppose.
We definitely have a determined seller that is pushing the price down everything we tick up. Frustrating but we have to reach a new audience.
"Internal Security – Building Your Defences From The Inside
... The Final Layer of Defence
Perimeter security will always be a vital part of a full security plan. But it is only a first layer. The real work of security happens on the inside. By creating secure internal zones, implementing a clear system of access control, and designing against insider threats, businesses can protect their most valuable assets from the vulnerabilities that exist within their own walls. It is a shift in thinking that creates a stronger, more resilient security position.
Discover how Safetell can protect your building, from the inside out. See more here: Safetell."
https://newmarksecurity.com/insights/internal-security-building-your-defences-from-the-inside/
"Fight from the Inside" - Queen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aau_kEtNV2U
"Internal Security – Building Your Defences From The Inside
... Designing Against Insider Threats
Protecting against insider threats requires a different plan than stopping intruders from outside. It’s not just about keeping people out; it’s about making sure that those with legitimate access can’t cause harm.
One effective tactic is a two-person protocol, where a minimum of two authorised individuals are required to perform certain sensitive tasks or access specific materials. This creates a system of checks and balances, making it harder for a single person to compromise security.
Physical design can also serve as a deterrent. Strategic placement of surveillance systems and clear signage can discourage inappropriate behaviour. For high-risk areas, surveillance can be used to monitor activities and provide a clear record of who accessed what and when.
The physical presence of a security measure can itself be a deterrent, making it clear that the area is secured and reducing the chance of an unauthorised action.
Protective screens and counters can also be used to create a physical barrier between employees and the public, or during sensitive transactions, to ensure assets or cash are transferred securely without direct contact.
Meeting Compliance Requirements
For many businesses, a multi-layered internal security plan is a necessity. This is particularly true for companies in sectors that handle sensitive data, money, or information related to national security.
• Industry Standards: Products that provide physical protection against attack, such as doors and walls, undergo independent testing to confirm their level of resistance. These products are often rated according to specific standards, such as the European Standard and the Loss Prevention Certification Board, with different ratings indicating the level of resistance to various tools and attack times. The LPCB Red Book, in particular, is a key reference for security professionals and regulators.
• Financial & Government Rules: Businesses that deal with financial services must follow rules to prevent fraud. Similarly, UK government contractors are required to undergo rigorous physical and personnel security checks to safeguard sensitive information. These rules often require documented audit trails, multi-level access, and the ability to prove a clear chain of custody.
By implementing a well-designed internal security system, a business can not only protect itself from insider threats but also demonstrate to auditors and regulators that it has taken the necessary steps to meet its legal obligations. ..."
https://newmarksecurity.com/insights/internal-security-building-your-defences-from-the-inside/
And another excellent new Safetell article, just added to the website of Newmark Security today:-
"Insights
Internal Security – Building Your Defences From The Inside
For years, security has focused on the perimeter – on gates, fences, and external walls. The thinking was simple: if you can keep bad actors out, your people and assets are safe. But this approach overlooks a major threat: the insider. Industry figures indicate that insiders are involved in 60% of all data breaches.
Whether a breach is a deliberate act or a careless mistake, it highlights a crucial point: perimeter security is no longer sufficient. Businesses must now design their protection from the inside out, creating layers of control over who has access to sensitive areas.
Creating Security Zones
The first step in any internal security plan is to identify and protect your most valuable areas. Not every room requires the same level of security, so a risk assessment should be conducted to determine which areas require the most protection. You may find that your server room, data centre, or cash handling areas require stricter controls than the main office.
Once you’ve identified high-risk areas, the next step is to create physical zones to separate them from the rest of the building. This is known as compartmentalisation. The goal is to limit access to sensitive information or equipment, ensuring that even if one area is compromised, the breach remains contained and isolated.
Products like security doors and security walling systems are specifically designed for this purpose. They create internal compartments and secure spaces within your existing facility, offering certified resistance to forced entry, ballistics, and blasts.
Multi-Level Access Control
Once your security zones are in place, you need to enforce them with a clear system for access. This means creating graduated security levels, where permissions are based on a person’s role and their “need to know” requirements.
• For visitors, this means having a clear management protocol in place. They should only be granted temporary access to designated public areas and be accompanied by an authorised person if they need to enter a restricted zone.
• For employees, access should be based on their specific job responsibilities. A finance employee, for example, would have a different clearance than someone on the factory floor.
Entrance control systems, including speed gates and security portals, provide a practical way to manage different access levels. When these are integrated with security doors and transfer units, a business can enforce a full chain of custody for both people and assets, ensuring no one is granted access they haven’t been authorised for. ..."
https://newmarksecurity.com/insights/internal-security-building-your-defences-from-the-inside/
Started: dab808, 12 Sep 2025 08:56
Last post: dab808, 15 Sep 2025
Google Gemini suggested Elliot Gulliver-Needham (City AM) as an investment reporter who specifically reports on the AIM Market, making him a prime contact for a story about an AIM-listed company.
I've written to him today.
Again I ask for any coverage to be flagged. If anyone has any other suggestions of whom we might want to approach (I will do the writing - but wait a little just in case Elliot wants to cover this first) please fire over names (they need to be in the market of small AIM listed businesses as getting the attention of the bigger players might be tricky).
Has anyone seen any coverage of our results other than the usual pick up on the RNS? If so could you post here?
We have to be out telling our story. The Forbes article was a good one but didn't focus on the business and it's transformation and growth to the full potential.
We need to reach journalists, tipsters, websites and publications where potential investors can pick up on our transformation and the investment opportunity.
We need to do this now, so we can follow through with the results. Everyone likes to be given the heads up rather than read or publish after the event.
Let me know.
Thanks
Started: Hedgehog100, 11 Sep 2025 17:00
Last post: Hedgehog100, 11 Sep 2025
The huge investment impact of AI was shown yesterday by the surge in the s.p. of Newmark Security partner Oracle:-
"Larry Ellison briefly becomes world's richest person
Danielle Kaye
Business reporter
10 September 2025
Elon Musk briefly lost his title as the world's richest person to Larry Ellison, the co-founder of Oracle and an ally of US President Donald Trump.
Ellison's wealth surged to $393bn (£290bn) on Wednesday morning, surpassing Musk's $385bn (£284bn), according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
The jump came after shares in Oracle, which make up a significant part of Ellison's fortune, soared more than 40%, boosted by the database software company's surprisingly rosy outlook for its cloud infrastructure business and artificial intelligence (AI) deals. ...
Oracle has recently been propelled by growing demand for data centre infrastructure.
The company projected as part of its quarterly earnings report on Tuesday that revenue from its cloud business will jump 77% this year, to $18bn, with further growth expected in the coming years.
Oracle has reported a surge in demand among AI companies for its data centres, which helped push its stock dramatically higher.
It signed four multibillion-dollar contracts with customers in the last quarter and anticipates several more deals in the months ahead, chief executive Safra Catz said on Tuesday. ..."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2rp992y88o
The huge investment impact of AI was shown yesterday by the surge in the s.p. of Newmark Security partner Oracle:-
"Larry Ellison briefly becomes world's richest person
Danielle Kaye
Business reporter
10 September 2025
Elon Musk briefly lost his title as the world's richest person to Larry Ellison, the co-founder of Oracle and an ally of US President Donald Trump.
Ellison's wealth surged to $393bn (£290bn) on Wednesday morning, surpassing Musk's $385bn (£284bn), according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
The jump came after shares in Oracle, which make up a significant part of Ellison's fortune, soared more than 40%, boosted by the database software company's surprisingly rosy outlook for its cloud infrastructure business and artificial intelligence (AI) deals. ...
Oracle has recently been propelled by growing demand for data centre infrastructure.
The company projected as part of its quarterly earnings report on Tuesday that revenue from its cloud business will jump 77% this year, to $18bn, with further growth expected in the coming years.
Oracle has reported a surge in demand among AI companies for its data centres, which helped push its stock dramatically higher.
It signed four multibillion-dollar contracts with customers in the last quarter and anticipates several more deals in the months ahead, chief executive Safra Catz said on Tuesday. ..."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2rp992y88o
AI-powered data analytics is hugely beneficial to businesses, and Newmark looks like a quite compelling play on this massive growth trend, along with its multiple other strong growth drivers.
And the company's final results last week contain some great material on this:-
"... Altogether, there is strong evidence of growing demand for our HCM products and services, giving us the confidence to think 5-years ahead. Increasing cyber focus and regulatory pressure raise data security and compliance as board-level priorities that continue to drive enterprise opportunities globally. With AI being rapidly embedded and deployed across enterprise systems, we know we must keep innovating to remain at the forefront of our market. To bring greater focus and control to this endeavour, I am delighted to announce that we have promoted Simon Poole-Anderson to the role of Technical Director to create a new 5-year technology roadmap that puts both AI and development scalability at the heart of our R&D investment. Further growing subscriptions via GT Tablet is just part of that strategy, as we also look to update our full range of devices, advance our secure cloud control software GT Connect, and extend our array of HCM system integrations so that Newmark continues to define the leading standard for state-of-the-art quality and protection at the HCM Edge. ...
... At the end of FY25, we promoted Simon Poole-Anderson to the role of Technical Director who will now, in addition to Product Management, be responsible for R&D. Simon will focus on closely aligning Product and R&D, developing a five-year technology roadmap, putting both AI and development scalability at the heart of R&D. The move has dual benefits, and is designed to apply his dedicated skills, experience and product knowledge to the R&D function, whilst freeing-up additional capacity for Colin Leatherbarrow, Grosvenor's MD. This will enable him to accelerate our divisional scaling plans and support our evolving operations to meet the new opportunities our product and market innovations are rapidly creating.
Further growing subscriptions via GT Tablet is just part of the new roadmap. Our enhanced strategy includes providing resource scaling to support faster delivery of more Professional Services to accelerate order take-up, as well as removing the technical barriers to winning D2E business. Our innovation leadership now encompasses the addition of new and updated timeclocks at both ends of the portfolio, the combination of Neural Processing Units (NPUs) alongside updated Central Processors (CPUs) to ensure our devices remain future-proofed, highly performant and AI-ready. Our planned investment programme covers updates across our full range of devices, secure cloud control software, and array of HCM system integrations so that Newmark continues to define the leading standard for state-of-the-art quality and protection at the HCM edge. ..."
"5 Trends Transforming Workforce Management in 2025
... What’s Next: AI-Powered Analytics
As businesses accumulate more data from cloud-based systems, the next step in the industry is AI-powered analytics. The use of AI among HR professionals increased to 72% in 2025, up from 58% in 2024.
AI tools utilise predictive models to assist managers with scheduling, ensuring the right number of personnel are in place to meet customer demand. They can also help with compliance by automatically tracking labour laws and regulations.
However, AI capabilities are still emerging for many organisations. They are only as effective as the data they analyse. This is why having accurate, real-time data from a reliable timeclock is the essential first step.
Businesses that have invested in a solid foundation of data collection are in a significantly better position to leverage these future technologies.
The Future of Workforce Management
The trends of biometric security, cloud platforms, and real-time visibility are changing how businesses manage their people. These can help organisations build more accurate, efficient, and resilient workforce management systems. By focusing on these core trends, organisations can ensure their technology supports them for years to come, no matter what the future of work brings."
https://newmarksecurity.com/insights/5-trends-transforming-workforce-management-in-2025/
"5 Trends Transforming Workforce Management in 2025
... The Power of Data: Cloud and Real-Time Visibility
As businesses expand and operate across multiple locations, managing their workforce with disparate, disconnected systems becomes increasingly challenging. This is where the trends of cloud-first and real-time global visibility converge, creating a powerful solution for modern operations.
The workforce management software market is expected to reach $10.7 billion this year, growing to $23.2 billion by 2037. Cloud-based workforce management software is also predicted to account for over 65% of the market by 2037, driven by the need for scalability, remote access, and real-time data access.
Moving to a cloud-based platform relocates a company’s data off-site and into a centralised system that can be accessed from anywhere. This brings significant business benefits:
• Accessibility and resilience: A cloud-based system allows managers and HR teams to access employee data at any time, from any location, making operations more resilient to unexpected events or disruptions. It also handles data security and automated backups, taking the burden off internal IT teams.
• Scalability: Cloud solutions can easily scale up or down to meet a company’s changing needs.
When timeclocks and workforce data are centralised in the cloud, businesses get real-time global visibility over their workforce. This single, accurate source of truth allows for smarter decision-making. A manager can monitor work hours across multiple locations and make staffing decisions in real-time. Having real-time information also helps with managing absence, sickness, and leave.
Mobile Experience: A New Approach
There is no doubt that some workplaces benefit from a more flexible and self-service-oriented work experience. Dedicated timeclocks, while robust and secure, are also fixed in location – which isn’t always ideal.
Many businesses want the convenience of a portable system without the security and management risks that come with employees using their personal mobile phones for critical work functions. These organisations are looking for a secure and reliable device to serve as a central timeclock.
This is where solutions like the GT Tablet fit into the trend. It provides the best of both worlds: a large, user-friendly touchscreen interface that offers a modern, intuitive experience while remaining a secure and company-managed device. Employees get the self-service capabilities they want, and the business maintains the control and accuracy it needs from a dedicated timeclock. ..."
https://newmarksecurity.com/insights/5-trends-transforming-workforce-management-in-2025/
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