BASE RESOURCES

P 8 7 26 Feb 5.90 6 5 20 Feb 21 Feb 22 Feb 23 Feb 26 Feb

Australia-based, Africa-focused mineral sands firm Base Resources has reported a dive in production, volumes and revenue for the half year. Pretax profit dropped 85 per cent year-on-year to $9.5m as the firm grappled with lower prices. "The mood with the Malagasy government is probably the most optimistic we have heard for some time," said broker Peel Hunt. The broker kept its buy rating and 15p price target.

INTERNATIONAL PERSONAL FINANCE (IPF)

P 120 115 110 26 Feb 113.50 105 20 Feb 21 Feb 22 Feb 23 Feb 26 Feb

IPF issued a trading statement notifying shareholders that its final results, originally due on Wednesday, would be delayed after the financial services firm received a letter from the Polish regulator regarding non-interest fees on credit cards. The statement added that IPF is expecting results to come in better than analysts' estimates. Peel Hunt has placed its recommendation on the stock under review.

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