30th Apr 2026 11:18
(Alliance News) - The following are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-cap and AIM stocks on Thursday.
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Main Market small-cap winners
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Synthomer PLC, up 22% at 61.35 pence, improves 2025 margins
Mila Resources PLC, up 21% at 1.75p
Altona Rare Earths PLC, up 12% at 4.35p
abrdn Property Income Trust Ltd, up 9.9% at 2.00p
Amigo Resources PLC, up 9.9% at 3.00p, completes exploration programme at Mojimoto project in Tanzania
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Main Market small-cap losers
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PYX Resources Ltd, down 20% at 0.18p
Cindrigo Holdings Ltd, down 15% at 5.50p
Home REIT PLC, down 15% at 8.77p
Predator Oil & Gas Holdings PLC, down 14% at 3.50p, pretax loss widens in 2025
ICFG Ltd, down 13% at 0.46p
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AIM winners
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IG Design Group PLC, up 26% at 70.50 pence, expects annual results to be ahead of market consensus and board expectations
Image Scan Holdings PLC, up 21% at 1.95p, swings to profit in interim results
Iofina PLC, up 15% at 37.50p, lifts earnings in 2025
Empyrean Energy PLC, up 14% at 0.06p, says development of Mako gas project remains on track
AFC Energy PLC, up 12% at 14.94p
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AIM losers
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Celsius Resources Ltd, down 13% at 0.46p, says it is advancing the structured funding process for the development of its MCB project
Engage XR Holdings PLC, down 13% at 0.17p
Mothercare PLC, down 12% at 1.05p
Built Cybernetics PLC, down 11% at 1.70p, plans to raise GBP570,000 via placing and subscription
Atlantic Lithium Ltd, down 11% at 14.55p
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Small-cap and AIM movers in focus:
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Amigo Resources PLC, up 9.9% at 3.00 pence, 12-month range 0.16p-4.00p. Reports results from its exploration programme at the Mojimoto project in Tanzania, identifying anomalous gold responses through geochemical analysis. The exploration company says it has defined nine primary mining licence areas at Mojimoto following the completed programme. Adds that mineral licences relating to its Kabete gold project have now been formally granted.
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IG Design Group PLC, up 26% at 70.50 pence, 12-month range 44.00p-96.00p. Expects full-year results in line with guidance and reports stronger-than-expected net cash. The design and gift packaging company says it anticipates revenue of USD292 million, adjusted operating profit of USD12.8 million, and adjusted pretax profit of USD11.5 million, with an adjusted operating margin of 4.4%. Adds that year-end net cash of USD72 million significantly exceeds expectations and announces the GBP5.3 million acquisition of Glenart, which it expects to be earnings enhancing.
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Predator Oil & Gas Holdings PLC, down 14% at 3.50 pence, 12-month range 2.40p-6.63p. Reports first revenue generation but wider annual loss. The Jersey-based oil and gas company says 2025 revenue totals GBP938,835, compared to none the year before, though pretax loss widens to GBP3.0 million from GBP2.1 million. Adds it remains debt-free and highlights progress in Trinidad and Morocco, including asset acquisitions and preparations for 2026 drilling activity.
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Image Scan Holdings PLC, up 21% at 1.95 pence, 12-month range 1.06p-2.30p. Reports improved interim results with a return to profitability on higher revenue. The X-ray screening systems provider says pretax profit is GBP75,000 in the six months to March 31, compared to a GBP422,000 loss a year prior, as revenue rises to GBP1.3 million from GBP350,000. Image Scan says it enters the second half in a stronger position with an improved order book and trading momentum, though full-year outcome remains dependent on the timing and delivery of second-half orders.
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Celsius Resources Ltd, down 13% at 0.46 pence, 12-month range 0.27p-1.30p. Reports quarterly progress at its MCB copper-gold project and advances funding and strategic initiatives. The mining company says it has begun a structured financing process for the project, supported by interest from potential offtake and financing partners, while noting continued operational momentum across development workstreams. Adds that it is in talks with a Filipino partner to sell a 60% stake in MMCI previously held by Sodor, is progressing the sale of its non-core Opuwo project in Namibia, and has initiated a search for a new non-executive chair.
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By Eva Castanedo, Alliance News reporter
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