Oct 1, 2026 · 11 min
Risk-off selling hits UK shares as Paul Scott tracks morning movers
Morning Movers!
The update captures how broad European market weakness is shaping the day’s UK small- and mid-cap conversation.
- 1The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 opened sharply lower as investors moved into a broader risk-off stance.
- 2Major European markets also fell, pointing to wider pressure rather than an isolated UK market move.
- 3Paul Scott highlighted RentGuarantor, Filtronic and MS International while stressing the discussion was not financial advice.
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Paul Scott contrasts sharp FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 declines with congratulations for holders of RentGuarantor, Filtronic and MS International.
The brief
Paul Scott opens with a sharp fall in both the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250, framing the morning as part of a broader risk-off environment.
The weakness is not confined to Britain: major European markets are also falling, making the opening move look regional rather than isolated.
Against that backdrop, Scott congratulates holders of RentGuarantor, Filtronic and MS International—three names standing out amid the market pressure.
The episode remains a brief market snapshot, not an investment recommendation; Scott explicitly emphasizes that the discussion is not financial advice.
What was said on this episode
9 statements · 3 positive · 5 negative · 1 mixed
Rent Guarantee’s current profits and margin will eventually be eroded by competition.
“those profits and that profit margin are not sustainable. It's only a matter of time before that's competed away.”
Listen at 2:21
Paul Scott is considering buying Rent Guarantee shares based on their momentum.
“I'm actually quite tempted to just buy some for the momentum alone because that is extraordinary momentum.”
Listen at 2:41
Paul Scott would not personally invest in Filtronic at its current valuation.
“not something I personally would be interested in”
Listen at 3:51
Everplay shareholders might consider taking some profits after the director’s sale.
“Maybe take a bit of money off the table like the big boss has done. Maybe up to you. Your money, your choice.”
Listen at 7:02
Paul Scott considers Everplay a strong company despite the director’s share sale.
“we think Everplay is very good irrespective of that”
Listen at 7:07
Light Science Technologies may need additional cash.
“We think as well it might need more cash.”
Listen at 7:21
Paul Scott recommends avoiding Light Science Technologies shares entirely.
“I wouldn't touch this one at any price.”
Listen at 7:43
PZ Cussons appears cheap and has resolved its balance-sheet problems.
“Does look cheap. Totally fixed its balance sheet now, so there's no issues there.”
Listen at 8:42
Games Workshop is an excellent but expensive company.
“It's a amazing company, Games Workshop, but very pricey.”
Listen at 9:34
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