Genus (GNS), a leading global animal genetics company, published the following unaudited trading update for the six months ended 31 December 2025. Genus performed strongly in H1 FY26 and the Board expects to report first half Group adjusted profit before tax of approximately £50m in actual currency, which is ahead of our expectations. Including the BCA milestone payment, first half Group adjusted profit before tax is expected to be approximately £55.6m in actual currency. Following the Group’s AGM trading update in November 2025, PIC trading continued to be strong and ABS traded as expected. The Board now expects Group FY26 adjusted profit before tax (excluding the BCA milestone payment) to be moderately above the top-end of current market expectations.
Comment: A predictably solid update from a company which has a commanding position in its sector of the market. Today’s share price breakout through £28 implies a three month technical target as high as £35 by the end of Q1 2026.
Wellnex Life Limited (WNX) announced that Executive Chairman, Ash Vesali, is today providing the following update to shareholders, ahead of the Company’s unaudited results for the 6 months to 31 December 2025. H1 FY26 EBITDA improved by $2.4 million versus the corresponding FY25 period, with Group gross margin increasing from 22.8% to 31.3%. December 2025 sustained the improvement first realised in November 2025, with EBITDA up $0.7 million year-on-year, driven by lower operating costs. The Group closed Q2 FY26 operating at breakeven, providing a solid platform entering H2 FY26.
Comment: WNX is still around despite receiving the usual crackpot commentary, name calling, and exaggerated negative scenarios that is typical of the clickbait and shorting brigade. Disappointingly from this perspective, it would appear that the company may actually get over the line.
Harena Rare Earths Plc (HREE), the rare earths company focused on the Ampasindava ionic clay rare earth project in Madagascar, announces the issue of new ordinary shares to complete the £450,000 investment into the Company by RAB Capital Holdings Limited and associates.
Comment: Given the rare earths boom, and the low capex / large asset project that HREE is sitting on, it seems rather unfair that the shares continue to sit within their recent range between 1.5p – 2.5p. Presumably the early part of 2026 will witness the big range breakout.
Rome Resources plc (RMR), the DRC-focused tin and copper explorer, provided an update on its drilling operations at its Bisie North project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (“DRC”), located just 8 km from the world-class Alphamin Mpama tin mine complex. RMR said “We are encouraged by the early indications from this second phase of drilling at Kalayi, where the intersection of a tin-rich zone at depth is consistent with the Company’s structural model and expectations for high-grade extensions beneath the known mineralisation. Drilling at Mont Agoma is also progressing well as we move toward the deeper parts of the system where we believe tin grades may strengthen. We look forward to regularly updating the market as drilling continues on both prospects and further results become available.”
Comment: Director buying near the 0.2p level, plus the way that RMR has needed to catch up with explorer / developer peers who have risen significantly in the recent past. It is high time the market continues to punish the company in terms of results, given that merely on the basis of the copper and tin rally the shares deserve to be at the highs.
B HODL Plc (AQSE: HODL), the first British company founded for Bitcoin accumulation and revenue generation from the Bitcoin in its treasury, announced the Company has completed a drawdown under the Bitcoin-Backed Loan Framework for £74,250 at an interest rate of 8.00%. These funds were used to acquire 1 additional Bitcoin to add to the Company’s treasury as part of B HODL’s ongoing strategy. Accordingly, following this acquisition, the Company now holds 159.295 BTC.
Comment: In making sure it was fully cashed up at IPO, and focused on generating yield from BTC purchases, HODL is keen on differentiating itself from your typical Bitcoin Treasury company. On this basis one would consider that under 10p versus an initial 20p plus, may be the value zone for those who have so far stood aside from this situation.
Sulnox (AQSE:SNOX), the greentech company delivering lower fuel costs and emissions with zero capex, announced the grant of a patent in Vietnam, strengthening the Company’s intellectual property protection as it expands its presence across Asia. Consistent with Sulnox’s more than 100 patents granted to date in other major markets, this latest patent for emulsification for Heavy Sulphur Fuel Oils (HSFO) and Sulnox Eco™ Fuel Conditioners which enhance all diesel, petrol/gasoline and biofuels, and marine fuels including Marine Gas Oil (MGO) and Marine Diesel Oil (MDO), Very and Ultra Low Sulphur Fuel Oils (VLSFO/ULSFO) and HSFO.
Comment: SNOX remains one of the brightest lights on the Aquis market, although admittedly this junior section of the stock market is not exactly Picadilly Circus in terms of lights or liquidity. That said, SNOX looks to have a serious, real world business, and prospects for a large international footprint.
Power Metal Resources PLC (POW) the London-listed exploration company and project incubator with a global project portfolio, announced that it has purchased a total of 415,194 ordinary shares of 2 pence each in the capital of the Company through the Company’s Joint Broker, SP Angel Corporate Finance LLP, as follows: Date of purchase: 15 January 2026. Number of Ordinary Shares purchased: 415,194 Ordinary Shares. Price paid per share: 14.9337p.
Comment: It seems amazing that despite the massive recovery in explorers / developers over recent months, and the ongoing share buyback, shares of POW remain up to half the share price they should fairly be. Perhaps others will start to follow the company in buying stock more aggressively now?
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