MT Tracker 28 August

August 28, 2013 Peter Steele


 

The promise of a solid first half in its financial year did little to improve investor confidence in Stobart Group – because investors were already ahead of the curve. On 17 April it was trading at a year low of 76.5pence per share. Today its at its year high of 109.5p – proving that investors have faith in the direction Andrew Tinkler is taking the company. Markedly though, are the noises that Stobart Group’s chief executive is making: “We are […]




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