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a day ago
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Discover UK Penny Stocks: Pebble Group And 2 More To Watch
The UK market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 index closing lower due to weak trade data from China, highlighting concerns about global economic recovery. In such a climate, investors might find potential in lesser-known opportunities that offer unique growth prospects. Penny stocks, often smaller or newer companies, remain relevant as they can provide a mix of affordability and potential for growth when backed by strong financials. Name Share Price Market Cap Financial Health Rating Croma Security Solutions Group (AIM:CSSG) £0.86 £11.84M ★★★★★★ Ultimate Products (LSE:ULTP) £0.772 £65.02M ★★★★★☆ LSL Property Services (LSE:LSL) £2.77 £285.64M ★★★★★☆ Helios Underwriting (AIM:HUW) £2.37 £171.69M ★★★★★☆ Foresight Group Holdings (LSE:FSG) £3.795 £427.27M ★★★★★★ Polar Capital Holdings (AIM:POLR) £4.25 £409.75M ★★★★★★ Stelrad Group (LSE:SRAD) £1.45 £184.66M ★★★★★☆ Cairn Homes (LSE:CRN) £1.88 £1.17B ★★★★★☆ Begbies Traynor Group (AIM:BEG) £0.968 £154.43M ★★★★★★ Van Elle Holdings (AIM:VANL) £0.40 £43.28M ★★★★★★ Click here to see the full list of 400 stocks from our UK Penny Stocks screener. Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks. Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★★ Overview: The Pebble Group plc operates in the promotional merchandise industry by providing technology solutions, products, and services across the UK, Continental Europe, North America, and internationally with a market cap of £61.54 million. Operations: The company's revenue is derived from two main segments: Facilis Group, generating £17.60 million, and Brand Addition, contributing £107.67 million. Market Cap: £61.54M Pebble Group plc, with a market cap of £61.54 million, operates in the promotional merchandise industry and reported sales of £125.27 million for 2024. The company has shown steady profit growth over five years, averaging 40.1% annually, although recent earnings growth was below its historical average at 9.9%. Pebble Group remains debt-free and has robust short-term asset coverage over liabilities (£59.3M vs £30.2M). Despite trading significantly below estimated fair value, analysts forecast a decline in earnings by an average of 1.7% per year over the next three years while maintaining stable weekly volatility (5%). Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Pebble Group's financial health report. Review our growth performance report to gain insights into Pebble Group's future. Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★☆ Overview: Hunting PLC, with a market cap of £410.15 million, operates globally by manufacturing components, technology systems, and precision parts. Operations: The company's revenue is derived from several segments: Asia Pacific ($240.6 million), Hunting Titan ($230.3 million), Subsea Technologies ($147.1 million), North America excluding Subsea Technologies ($388.4 million), and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) with $87.7 million in revenue. Market Cap: £410.15M Hunting PLC, with a market cap of £410.15 million, operates globally in manufacturing components and technology systems. Despite being unprofitable, it has reduced losses by 55.9% annually over five years and maintains a strong cash position exceeding its debt. The company is trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value and has sufficient cash runway for over three years. Recent developments include acquiring Organic Oil Recovery technology for $17.5 million and securing substantial contracts in the North Sea and Gulf of Mexico, reflecting strategic growth initiatives despite recent insider selling activity. Click here to discover the nuances of Hunting with our detailed analytical financial health report. Evaluate Hunting's prospects by accessing our earnings growth report. Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★☆ Overview: S4 Capital plc, with a market cap of £170.91 million, offers digital advertising and marketing services across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific through its subsidiaries. Operations: The company's revenue is derived from three primary segments: Content (£566.7 million), Technology Services (£86.5 million), and Data & Digital Media (£195 million). Market Cap: £170.91M S4 Capital plc, with a market cap of £170.91 million, is navigating challenges as it remains unprofitable and has seen losses increase by 40.9% annually over the past five years. Despite this, the company shows potential with its strategic focus on AI-driven innovation through its Monks brand and recent leadership changes aimed at enhancing governance and operational efficiency. The company maintains a satisfactory net debt to equity ratio of 24.1% and covers both short-term and long-term liabilities with assets totaling £628.8 million, offering some financial stability amid high share price volatility in recent months. Click here and access our complete financial health analysis report to understand the dynamics of S4 Capital. Gain insights into S4 Capital's future direction by reviewing our growth report. Unlock more gems! Our UK Penny Stocks screener has unearthed 397 more companies for you to here to unveil our expertly curated list of 400 UK Penny Stocks. Ready To Venture Into Other Investment Styles? AI is about to change healthcare. These 23 stocks are working on everything from early diagnostics to drug discovery. The best part - they are all under $10b in market cap - there's still time to get in early. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include AIM:PEBB LSE:HTG and LSE:SFOR. This article was originally published by Simply Wall St. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@
CBS News
3 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Owner of dog mauled on Upper West Side blames lack of enforcement for attack
A small dog is still recovering after being mauled by larger dogs in Manhattan earlier this month. CBS News New York has learned it's possible the attack could have been prevented. It has been nearly a month since Lauren Claus' dog, Penny, was viciously attacked on the Upper West Side by two large dogs. "This process has been extremely frustrating. I've learned a lot in the past month about how much this city doesn't really seem to care about the welfare of dogs and how willing they are to sort of cast aside somebody," Claus said. She said her mission to get justice for her 10-year-old Chihuahua mix has been hitting brick walls, as the law says pets are considered property. "That's disgusting to me. That's absolutely disgusting to me," Claus said. The March 5 order by the NYC Department of Health Claus also learned that back on March 5 the city's Department of Health ordered the owner of the aggressive animals to keep his dogs muzzled and on tight leashes, after both were involved in a fatal attack in Central Park in January. Claus said that order was not in compliance the day Penny was attacked earlier this month. "If they had acted on the violation of the order, this never would have happened to Penny, because he would have been in violation. And under that misdemeanor, his dogs could have been seized, without question," Claus said. A week after Penny was attacked, hundreds of people poured into a packed room with deep concerns, saying the two dogs involved in Penny's attack have been a constant problem. They met with police, the Department of Health, and local leaders, including City Councilwoman Gale Brewer, who just found out about the Department of Health's order from CBS News New York on Wednesday. "I was livid. I didn't know a thing about it," Brewer said. "Thank you for bringing it to our attention. Nobody shared this information, even at the meeting. The Police Department and the Health Department need to work together to have these dogs muzzled on a leash or off the streets." Dog owner in question was hit with summonses The Health Department says it followed up on the order twice in March, giving the dog owner two separate summons for a $1,000 fine after learning the owner didn't muzzle the dogs. It would only say now that the investigation is ongoing. For now, Claus is continuing the fight for her dog. She said she thinks about what happened and the aftermath "every day, every time I look at her," adding, "I'm working on her case all the time. It has become a second job for me." She said she hopes a bill in Albany called "Penny's Law," designed to hold dog owners accountable for their pets' actions, will pass. She said she is starting a petition to get city leaders on board. "We're really asking the city to pay attention and actually prosecute crimes that are clear crimes. But this is something that's actionable, that we can actually move on, and we're not sure why," Claus said.
West Australian
3 days ago
- Health
- West Australian
Reconciliation Week: Significant strides made in the South West but ‘long way to go' still
A Noongar woman with more than 25 years experience in the First Nations health sector says there's still 'a long way to go' in the South West on the path towards reconciliation, despite significant improvements over the years. Auntie Elsie Penny, OAM, has worked at the South West Aboriginal Medical Service since 1997, and is the cultural practice lead at Kwaba Bidi. In 2021, Ms Penny was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for her commitment to Indigenous health. Despite the strides made in recent years, this Reconciliation Week Ms Penny said there was more to be done. 'We are getting there, we've still got a long way to go,' she said. 'On a personal level, having worked in Aboriginal health for over 30 years in Bunbury, I can see there's been some good achievements. 'The opening of the South West Aboriginal Medical Service and other Aboriginal-controlled organisations which are doing their part towards reconciliation and closing the gap by delivering services that are important for our people and making a difference.' Ms Penny said there were more Indigenous Australians working at SWAMS than ever before, making up roughly 50 per cent of their staff. However, she said there was ultimately a 'funding issue' for Aboriginal health services not receiving equivalent levels of support as mainstream providers. She also said connections with hospitals should be strengthened to ensure clients 'aren't falling through the cracks', while also improving youth mental health services and early intervention and healing programs. National Reconciliation Week — from May 27 to June 3 — is an important time for Australians to learn about First Nations' history, culture and achievements,' Ms Penny said. 'It's about acknowledging the past and walking together in the future,' she said. The theme of this year's event is Bridging Now to Next. 'It's a call to all Australians to reflect, listen and act, so that we can build a future based on respect, truth telling and genuine connection between First Nations and non-Indigenous people,' Ms Penny said. '(It's about) recognising the truths of our past and being honest about where we are now, and committing to where we want to be as a nation.' Earlier in the week, the State Government announced survivors of the Stolen Generations in WA would be compensated through a redress scheme which offered payments of up to $85,000 each. Ms Penny said it was 'something', but would never make up for 'the hurt and loss' endured by affected families which 'can never be undone'. 'It'll never make up for all the loss they've had — the families, the kinship connections, their culture, their country. They can never, ever go back to that.' The City of Bunbury announced on Tuesday the annual Bunbury Walk for Reconciliation had been postponed until October or November due to poor weather forecasts.
Scoop
3 days ago
- Business
- Scoop
New Lease To Return ‘Kiwi Camping' To Nelson
Article – Max Frethey – Local Democracy Reporter Nelson's Maitai Valley Camp has a new lessee and the company hopes to bring 'traditional Kiwi camping' back to the city. A new lease has been signed for the Maitai Valley Camp and the company that's taking over wants to see a return of 'traditional Kiwi camping' in the city. Nelson City Council has been managing the camp, but Kiwi Cash Limited, trading as Penny will take over on 1 June. Penny founder Chris Wagner said the Nelson Tasman region has been on the company's radar 'for some time'. 'We're really, really looking forward to it. If there was any spot to have it in New Zealand, having one in Nelson, and especially up the Maitai [Valley], is just awesome.' Wagner said that many travellers skip Nelson – 'vis-à-vis they come off the ferry and they go to Queenstown' – and he hopes to attract more visitors to the region. The Maitai Valley was 'absolutely beautiful' with great activities, like the nearby mountain bike trails and golf course, but was generally 'underused', and Wagner hoped a refreshed campground will encourage more visitors and locals to explore the area. He thought that 'traditional Kiwi camping' has been eroded around the country, and Penny hopes to offer that experience in Nelson. 'When I was a kid, we used to go out fishing, we used to light a fire, we used to be taught how to do it safely and properly… getting taught how to make a bivvy out of trees, getting taught how to hang your own hammock, and stuff like that,' Wagner said. 'Those kinds of spaces are getting lost, and that's kind of what we're really [promoting], is the idea of actually getting people to have that experience and get out of the comfort zone.' The council has undertaken $1.8 million of campground upgrades over the last two years, such as a complete replacement of the sewer system to enable the number of visitors being lifted from 80 to 400 campers a night. Other improvements include a new barbeque and picnic area, relocated cabins, and new taps and caravan dump stations. Penny also had plans for other installations, like a new playground, and its use of automated systems and a light presence on the ground aims to ensure that campsites are offered at 'reasonable' prices based on hiring the site, rather than per person fees. 'We're going to try and provide facilities and activities for Nelsonians to actually go up there and enjoy it,' Wagner said. Long-term residents at the campground aren't expected to see any 'dramatic changes', but will get upgraded Wi-Fi, fixed toilet blocks, and a new laundry machine to 'life the site up', he added. Wagner and Mayor Nick Smith signed the five-year lease, which includes the right to a five-year renewal, last week. Smith has welcomed the lease, saying running campgrounds are not the council's core business despite their importance to local tourism. 'By investing in upgrades and partnering with experienced operators like Penny, we're delivering real benefits for the city and our visitor infrastructure,' he said. 'Both the Brook and Maitai campgrounds have previously made losses and required significant upgrades after many years of deferred maintenance. Last year, we successfully leased the Brook campground to the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary Trust and since then camper reviews have been overwhelmingly positive. We're aiming for the same here.' The campground's rent is set at $40,000 plus GST for the first year, with subsequent years being either the base fee or 9.75% of the camp's gross income, whichever was higher. Kevrol Limited held the lease for the campground for 17 years. When the lease expired in 2022, they did not want to enter into a new lease as the company was moving away from the area. The council has run the campground since.
Scoop
3 days ago
- Business
- Scoop
New Lease To Return ‘Kiwi Camping' To Nelson
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 8:12 pm Article: Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter A new lease has been signed for the Maitai Valley Camp and the company that's taking over wants to see a return of 'traditional Kiwi camping' in the city. Nelson City Council has been managing the camp, but Kiwi Cash Limited, trading as Penny will take over on 1 June. Penny founder Chris Wagner said the Nelson Tasman region has been on the company's radar 'for some time'. 'We're really, really looking forward to it. If there was any spot to have it in New Zealand, having one in Nelson, and especially up the Maitai [Valley], is just awesome.' Wagner said that many travellers skip Nelson – 'vis-à-vis they come off the ferry and they go to Queenstown' – and he hopes to attract more visitors to the region. The Maitai Valley was 'absolutely beautiful' with great activities, like the nearby mountain bike trails and golf course, but was generally 'underused', and Wagner hoped a refreshed campground will encourage more visitors and locals to explore the area. He thought that 'traditional Kiwi camping' has been eroded around the country, and Penny hopes to offer that experience in Nelson. 'When I was a kid, we used to go out fishing, we used to light a fire, we used to be taught how to do it safely and properly… getting taught how to make a bivvy out of trees, getting taught how to hang your own hammock, and stuff like that,' Wagner said. 'Those kinds of spaces are getting lost, and that's kind of what we're really [promoting], is the idea of actually getting people to have that experience and get out of the comfort zone.' The council has undertaken $1.8 million of campground upgrades over the last two years, such as a complete replacement of the sewer system to enable the number of visitors being lifted from 80 to 400 campers a night. Other improvements include a new barbeque and picnic area, relocated cabins, and new taps and caravan dump stations. Penny also had plans for other installations, like a new playground, and its use of automated systems and a light presence on the ground aims to ensure that campsites are offered at 'reasonable' prices based on hiring the site, rather than per person fees. 'We're going to try and provide facilities and activities for Nelsonians to actually go up there and enjoy it,' Wagner said. Long-term residents at the campground aren't expected to see any 'dramatic changes', but will get upgraded Wi-Fi, fixed toilet blocks, and a new laundry machine to 'life the site up', he added. Wagner and Mayor Nick Smith signed the five-year lease, which includes the right to a five-year renewal, last week. Smith has welcomed the lease, saying running campgrounds are not the council's core business despite their importance to local tourism. 'By investing in upgrades and partnering with experienced operators like Penny, we're delivering real benefits for the city and our visitor infrastructure,' he said. 'Both the Brook and Maitai campgrounds have previously made losses and required significant upgrades after many years of deferred maintenance. Last year, we successfully leased the Brook campground to the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary Trust and since then camper reviews have been overwhelmingly positive. We're aiming for the same here.' The campground's rent is set at $40,000 plus GST for the first year, with subsequent years being either the base fee or 9.75% of the camp's gross income, whichever was higher. Kevrol Limited held the lease for the campground for 17 years. When the lease expired in 2022, they did not want to enter into a new lease as the company was moving away from the area. The council has run the campground since. Local Democracy Reporting is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air © Scoop Media
