STOCK WATCH

■ DIRECTA Plus hiked its annual revenue forecast following a strong end to last year. The graphene producer had expected to report revenues of at least £8.8m for 2022. But it now expects revenue for 2022 to have increased by 25pc to at least £9.5m. Business has continued to trade well, with about £7.75m of orders already secured for this year. Boss Giulio Cesareo said Directa had entered 2023 ‘in a solid position’. Shares gained 10.1pc, or 8p, to 87p.