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Looking set to push for new highs methinks. News - good to see ACL positioned for the Internet Of Things: Http://www.acalbfi.com/uk/articles/articlesContentPage/The-programmable-IoT-gateway-that-sets-a-new-standard-for-IoT-embedded-platforms/NA-000770 "The programmable IoT gateway that sets a new standard for IoT embedded platforms The Sierra Wireless FX30 is the industry�s smallest, most rugged, programmable, cellular gatewayThe Sierra Wireless FX30 is the industry�s smallest, most rugged, programmable, cellular gateway. Providing a secure, integrated, embedded application environment, the FX30 enables swift, scalable, global deployments of IoT applications utilising the 3G/4G LTE network. The flexible expansion card slot enables the use of multiple local area technologies to connect machines and infrastructures to the Cloud. Acal BFi are uniquely positioned to embedded these technologies in the FX30 during the production process, providing you with a true plug-and-play solution. Acal BFi have teamed the new Sierra Wireless FX30 with the Acal BFi Environmental Sensor Platform to produce this demonstration video of this new cellular gateway. See how quick and easy it is to send data from a field based location to the Cloud using just the FX30 in our video below....."

Important news here re XAR moving 3D printing to volume production which is worth reproducing in full - more to come later this month Https://www.businessweekly.co.uk/news/manufacturing/xaar-technology-nudges-3d-printing-closer-volume-production "1 November, 2017 - 12:47 By Kate Sweeney Xaar technology nudges 3D printing closer to volume production Technology from Xaar in Cambridge promises to move 3D printing closer to volume production. The company will go into detail at the InPrint show in Munich later this month. Chris Noble, a 3D engineer at the Science Park company, will tell delegates how inkjet � and Xaar technology, in particular � is transforming 3D Printing from a prototype industry to manufacturing at scale. During his conference talk on November 15, Noble will explore the benefits and growth of 3D printing in general and the key enablers to accelerate the industry�s growth. He will also explain why digital inkjet, and specifically Xaar�s TF Technology and High Laydown Technology, is at the heart of the solution, delivering both a fast and a scalable 3D manufacturing process which is robust as well as economical. 3D Printing as a manufacturing methodology encompasses a range of processes and applications all focusing on building parts up, usually layer by layer. It is a highly attractive methodology, not just because it eliminates the need for tooling, but also because it provides superior geometric freedom, giving product designers much more capability, whilst substantially reducing product design and production lead time. 3D Printing also enables customisation of products to individual consumers, decentralisation of manufacturing and reduction of storage space required for spare parts � not to mention the time, environmental and cost benefits delivered with these. Noble says: �To date, 3D printing technologies have often been used to produce prototypes and one-offs. Whilst for many businesses globally there is a definite value to be had in this, the opportunities with inkjet technology are now creating even greater excitement and buzz around 3D printing and its potential to deliver reliable, repeatable systems for high volume manufacturing.�

Blockbusting results out last night from Facebook, which augurs well for XLM's Dau-Up etc: Http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41835989 "Facebook profits soared in the third quarter as it brought in more than $10bn from advertising. The firm said profits were $4.7bn (�3.5bn) in the three months to the end of September, up 80% year-on-year. "

Chelverton Trust are buying and have gone above 5%, with 1.925m shares: Https://www.investegate.co.uk/petards-group-plc--peg-/rns/holding-s--in-company/201711020700053246V/

Downing's new Micro-Cap investment trust reported their first ever interims this morning - GMAA are their 4th largest investment, and they had this to say: Http://www.londonstockexchange.com/exchange/news/market-news/market-news-detail/DSM/13417523.html "Gama Aviation PLC ('Gama') Gama is a leading global business aviation service provider. Management has grown the business from one aircraft under management to over 250 aircraft, both organically and through selective acquisitions over 34 years. The attraction to Gama's operational model is the high degree of visibility of gross profits - over 70% are contracted - and we believe that a further 20% could be deemed recurring where owners have used Gama's services for many years. Under normal conditions, the business is light on capex and working capital, which facilitates the conversion of profits to cash. Overlaying these attractive attributes are regulatory pressures which are crowding out smaller fleet operators who cannot afford to comply with increasingly stringent requirements from regional aviation authorities. This highly fragmented market is, we believe, therefore ripe for consolidation by the larger players, of which Gama is one of the top five by fleet size. We were also drawn to the highly-aligned management team who own over 30% of the equity."

Commentary from an analyst at Davy Stockbrokers on KWS and on the sector in general, plus KWS have been nominated for an award: Http://www.irishexaminer.com/business/irish-video-gaming-industry-offers-major-possibilities-461881.html "Irish video gaming industry offers major possibilities Monday, October 30, 2017 A measure of the growth possibilities offered by the video games industry in Ireland was underlined in last week�s major acquisition by Dublin headquartered Keyword Studios of US-based VMC Consulting for $66m (�57m). It follows a number of smaller takeovers earlier this year by the Leopardstown-based company, which recently raised approximately �85m through a 10% share issuance. Founded in 1998, the company started out providing spoken-word audio services for game producers, but has expanded significantly over the years through a mix of organic growth and acquisition, and is now listed in London. Working with many of industry�s major players � EA Sports, Konami and Ubisoft � Keyword�s latest acquisition makes the firm one of the biggest players in its field. �While this fast-tracks Keyword to No 1 in functional testing from No 5, this deal also brings with it the company�s biggest integration lift to date,� says Davy analyst Joseph Quinn. �Outsourcing within the $100bn-plus video game industry is growing, and developers are increasingly turning to outsourcing partners to achieve faster content delivery, driven by the pace of mobile and online game development. Keywords Studios, the largest provider of outsourced technical services to the industry, is the leading consolidator within this space.� Keywords Studios have also been shortlisted in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Programme 2017. The company has studios in London, Barcelona, Milan, Rome, Tokyo, Singapore, Shanghai, New Delhi, Montreal, Seattle, Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro, employing over 1,500...... .....As a pointer for the video game industry�s potential future dominance of the entertainment sector, in 2013 Grand Theft Auto V made $800m worldwide in its first 24 hours - more than any single game, film or record in history. In the same year, global video games sales were $70bn, versus cinema�s $35bn."

EPS have launched their first new product since acquisition by XAR - they're looking for a very nice $16m of sales in its first year: Https://www.printweek.com/print-week/news/1162670/eps-launches-roto-jet Extract: "EPS launches Roto-Jet By Max Goldbart, Tuesday 31 October 2017 Xaar subsidiary Engineered Printing Solutions (EPS) has launched the Roto-Jet cylindrical object inkjet printer for mid-range promotional applications. Launched and becoming commercially available at last month�s Pack Expo in Las Vegas, the Roto-Jet will be handed its European debut at InPrint, Munich in mid-November. Targeting 20 US and 20 European sales in its first year, the machine is priced from around $400,000 (�300,000) in standard configuration or $440,000 with varnish option. The Roto-Jet represents EPS� first major launch since it was acquired by Xaar last year, which signalled the beginning of an ambitious push by the Cambridge-headquartered printhead manufacturer to double turnover by 2020. The strategy also saw it open a dedicated 3D printing centre. Xaar will be announcing a new product of its own at InPrint, with more information available nearer the time. etc"

Looks like good news coming up on 7th November for WJG's 323 bed student scheme in Chester, with WJG set to get the green light to develop: Https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/northwest/student-scheme-set-to-pull-into-bus-depot-site "Student scheme set to pull into bus depot site 1 Nov 2017 Proposals to build a major new accommodation scheme with capacity for 323 students on the site of a Chester bus depot are on the verge of securing the green light. A full planning application by Watkin Jones' subsidiary Liverpool Road Chester to transform a 1.1-acre plot north of the city, opposite the grade II-listed George & Dragon pub on Liverpool Road, is due to go before Cheshire West & Chester Council's planning committee on Tuesday, 7 November 2017...... .....Ahead of the committee meeting, a report prepared by planning officers has recommended that the scheme should be approved."

The respected Techmarketview like today's news - "an excellent move": Http://www.techmarketview.com/ukhotviews/archive/2017/11/01/imimobile-adds-us-messaging-platform-to-extend-reach "Wednesday 01 November 2017 IMIMobile adds US messaging platform to extend reach The chances are that if you�ve had an SMS or Whatsapp message from your bank, utility or mobile service provider, AIM-listed IMIMobile will have been at the centre of it. IMIMobile�s platform, applications and AI capability joins up customer experiences across multiple channels and interacts with legacy enterprise systems to transform customer journeys and enables large organisations to react more quickly as customer preferences change and communications channels proliferate. IMIMobile has built an Enterprise cloud communication platform, IMIconnect, which supports a wide range of capabilities to enable enterprises to access chat systems, automate customer queries, use social media channels, drive marketing campaigns channels over multiple channels and communicate effectively with end customers over multiple channels. These systems are also key to many fraud management and online authentication systems. The business is very UK-centric, driving 60-65% of its revenue here, but today�s move, to acquire Sumotext, an established US-based communications platform provider for US$4.5-6m, should enable IMIMobile to address the US market and migrate its capabilities into the huge US market. Surprisingly perhaps, the US market appears to be behind the UK in terms of managing customer interactions (look at the progress of Eckoh there) and the omni-channel capabilities of IMIMobile should find a ready market. Sumotext�s portfolio is reportedly complementary to IMIMobile�s product set and IMIMobile expects to invest significantly in sales and marketing to drive cross-sell and up-sell opportunities. The acquisition is forecast to be earnings enhancing in the year to March 2019. The Sumotext CEO will join the IMIMobile senior management team. IMIMobile management also reports that trading for the half year was in line with expectations but cautions that additional �0.5m marketing spend in the US will push H2 EBITDA below current expectations. Looks like an excellent move."

Encouraging - Numis today initiate coverage with a Buy and a 35p target.... Http://investing.thisismoney.co.uk/broker-views/

....and a �5,700 buy has just caused another 0.375p jump, so stock is presumably still hard to find.

Peel Hunt have today increased their target price to 405p (from 388p) and say Buy: Http://investing.thisismoney.co.uk/broker-views/ OT : hi Chequemate (again!). I completely agree as regards patience in investing - my portfolio has been transformed by holding stocks like ACSO, VLE, IQE, KWS, RNWH through thick and the occasional thin. Then there are solid growth stocks like IOM, ZTF, SCH, GMAA etc which should growly steadily (or sometimes faster) over time. Then there are stocks like DKL, INSE, SDI, SCE which I hold through the ups and downs in the belief that management are high quality and will see the company through periods of difficulty/hiatus. Regards and good luck to you too.

Peel Hunt have today increased their target price to 275p (from 245p) and say Buy: Http://investing.thisismoney.co.uk/broker-views/

Lovely stuff..... Http://www.londonstockexchange.com/exchange/news/market-news/market-news-detail/ZTF/13415713.html "Zotefoams is pleased to report continued strong trading during the third quarter, maintaining the momentum of organic sales growth experienced in the first half of the year. Full year revenues expected to be ahead of market expectations �Adjusted profit before tax and exceptional items for the year ending 31 December 2017 expected to be at the top end of the range of market expectations" And: "Management continues to invest in its strong portfolio of growth prospects and to manage the higher growth rates of early stage opportunities. The order book for the fourth quarter gives confidence that the Company will exceed market expectations for Group revenue and therefore, at current foreign exchange rates, the Board expects adjusted profit before tax and exceptional items for the year ending 31 December 2017 to be at the top end of the range of market expectations. Commenting on the update David Stirling, Group CEO of Zotefoams, said: "We are delighted with the strong organic growth achieved across all business units during the third quarter of 2017. Our ambition is to establish ourselves as the world leader in cellular materials technology in our chosen markets. To achieve this ambition, we are investing significantly in new equipment and enhanced business capability. The Board is confident of another year of positive progress and about the long-term prospects for the business."

Excellent news this morning: Http://www.londonstockexchange.com/exchange/news/market-news/market-news-detail/IMO/13415737.html - this acquisition provides a pathway for launch into the USA - it's "complementary to IMImobile's product set, providing mobile solutions that enable businesses to manage digital interactions with their customers" - earnings-enhancing in the year to March'19 - current year revenue and gross profit expected to be above market expectations The small caveat is that the acquisition requires �0.5m of additional marketing costs this year which will reduce EBITDA, but this is necessary for the additional return next year and should be welcomed. Very good news.

Not only has the STE Energy/Carbon Holdings acquisition earned almost all of its deferred consideration, which was based on a "challenging financial target", but that deferred consideration will now be paid in cash rather than shares, so less dilution for us shareholders: Http://www.londonstockexchange.com/exchange/news/market-news/market-news-detail/INSE/13415695.html

Two buys today - and the price has moved up on each one even though they only total �1,600 :o)) Looks like the stock shortage is continuing.

WH Ireland forecast fully diluted 2.12p EPS this year and 2.31p EPS next year. That's now a P/E of 10.4 falling to 9.6. Given the very positive outlook in the interims and the �1.5m cash (against an �8m m/cap) PEG are looking pretty good value at these levels.

Excellent news - online gambling in Pennsylvania is now signed off and confirmed..... Https://www.onlinepokerreport.com/27196/pa-legalizes-online-poker/ "Pennsylvania Officially Becomes Fourth State To Legalize Online Gambling As Wolf Signs Bill Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed an expansive gaming package, formally making his state the fourth in the US to legalize online poker and gambling. The move came quickly after the legislature passed the gaming bill late last week, with the legalization and regulation of daily fantasy sports, sports betting and more also included. The bill Wolf signed was H 271. Wolf�s signature was the last step for the bill to become law. Pennsylvania officially joins New Jersey, Nevada and Delaware with legal online gambling..."

News: Http://www.syngene.com/gbox-chemi-xrq-images-proteins/ "Thursday 26th October 2017 G:BOX Chemi XRQ used at top biochemistry school Cambridge, UK: Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, today announced its G:BOX Chemi XRQ multi-application imager is being used in the School of Biochemistry at the University of Bristol, one of UK’s best biochemistry departments, in the laboratory of Prof. Jo Adams, to rapidly generate more accurate images of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins associated with fibrosis, angiogenesis and wound healing. Researchers in the School of Biochemistry are using a G:BOX Chemi XRQ multi-application system for imaging ECL-based chemiluminescent Western blots to accurately detect changes in thrombospondins, secreted glycoproteins of the extracellular matrix. The data produced are providing information which the scientists at the University of Bristol are using to understand how these proteins regulate the interaction between cells and the ECM. etc"