STOCK WATCH

AIM-listed fund manager Miton Group has seen its shares climb steadily during recent years and added an extra 9.6pc, or 3.38p, to 38.5p yesterday after an unscheduled trading update to upgrade profit guidance.

Bosses said it has £3.6bn of assets under management and profits for the full year should exceed current market expectations.

Analysts at Peel Hunt expect it to make a £6.3m profit for the year compared to an earlier prediction of £5.8m.