We’re always a little wary, when a few folk as enthusiastically about a share, especially when it’s one we’ve not come across.. Our reasoning is simple, fearing a situation where internet chat rooms are being used to hype something and generally, a glance at the share chart will quickly give a clue as to whether it’s a sane play, or an opportunity to send traders funds on holiday for a protracted period. IP Group share price movements has been “vague” since 2022 and in recent months, the market appears to be ensuring no upward break takes place (circled), at least since November last year.
However… movements during March 2026 are proving easier to monitor than the US’s position on Iran and the Middle East. Or at least, that’s how the theory goes.
Apparently, above just 53.5p should trigger gains to an initial 57.7p with our secondary, if beaten, a confident sounding 63.25p. While these numbers may sound a little tame, the price only needs above 55p to suggest “Showtime” is beginning, dangling a third level attraction from a sensible looking 74.5p and very probable hesitation. Movement such as this would certainly indicate the share price breaking free from the stupor since 2022. Perhaps the company are about to announce investment in a concept which makes McDonalds strawberry milkshake machines work reliably!
Living in Argyll, when we’re on the mainland and heading home, a guilty secret is to stop at a McDonalds and order a milkshake and chips to consume on the ferry. Regardless which McDonalds outlet we choose, there seems to be a 50:50 chance of the milkshake machines working. And despite Argyll being the largest “shire” in the UK (Scotland does not have “counties”), thankfully we’re not infested with corporate fast food outlets, McDonald being the most common surname rather than a source of “food”.
There is a reasonable, though unlikely, chance IP Group share price is awaiting a bit of a hammering. Below just 49p threatens reversal down to an initial 45.5 with our secondary, if broken, at 40p and a very possible bottom. While this scenario makes some visual sense, there has been a plethora of positive movements which hint at hidden strength, just awaiting an excuse for an upward nudge. We do suspect this shall prove worthy of a glance in the weeks to come.
FUTURES
FUTURES
| Time Issued | Market | Price At Issue | Short Entry | Fast Exit | Slow Exit | Stop | Long Entry | Fast Exit | Slow Exit | Stop |
| 10:02:30PM | BRENT | 9584.3 | 9240 | 8935 | 7964 | 10020 | 10080 | 10299 | 10587 | 9860 |
| 11:00:42PM | GOLD | 4473.26 | 4306 | 4239 | 4156 | 4384 | 4513 | 4667 | 4856 | 4373 |
| 11:03:53PM | FTSE | 10013.3 | 9824 | 9765 | 9677 | 9913 | 10030 | 10097 | 10188 | 9935 |
| 11:06:20PM | STOX50 | 5641 | 5508 | 5453 | 5384 | 5580 | 5660 | 5691 | 5752 | 5627 |
| 11:39:45PM | GERMANY | 22858 | 22350 | 21922 | 21399 | 22688 | 22931 | 23112 | 23366 | 22566 |
| 11:43:40PM | US500 | 6607.2 | 6525 | 6461 | 6382 | 6565 | 6630 | 6662 | 6708 | 6550 |
| 11:46:27PM | DOW | 46440.8 | 45758 | 45390 | 44879 | 46209 | 46608 | 46619 | 46908 | 46232 |
| 11:48:24PM | NASDAQ | 24204.8 | 23926 | 23774 | 23515 | 24169 | 24333 | 24415 | 24578 | 24094 |
| 11:50:32PM | JAPAN | 53408 | 51657 | 51045 | 50196 | 52271 | 53604 | 54381 | 55289 | 53002 |
24/03/2026 FTSE Closed at 9965 points. Change of 0.72%. Total value traded through LSE was: £ 7,440,227,588 a change of -27.54%
23/03/2026 FTSE Closed at 9894 points. Change of -0.24%. Total value traded through LSE was: £ 10,268,753,932 a change of -47.55%
20/03/2026 FTSE Closed at 9918 points. Change of -1.44%. Total value traded through LSE was: £ 19,578,284,329 a change of 84.81%
19/03/2026 FTSE Closed at 10063 points. Change of -2.35%. Total value traded through LSE was: £ 10,593,978,868 a change of 34.88%
18/03/2026 FTSE Closed at 10305 points. Change of -0.94%. Total value traded through LSE was: £ 7,854,191,076 a change of -1.67%
17/03/2026 FTSE Closed at 10403 points. Change of 0.83%. Total value traded through LSE was: £ 7,987,381,967 a change of 9.97%
16/03/2026 FTSE Closed at 10317 points. Change of 0.55%. Total value traded through LSE was: £ 7,262,925,875 a change of -9.77% 
SUCCESS above means both FAST & SLOW targets were met. ‘CESS means just the FAST target met and probably the next time it is exceeded, movement to the SLOW target shall commence.
Our commentary is in two sections. Immediately below are today’s updated comments. If our commentary remains valid, the share can be found in the bottom section which has a RED heading. Hopefully, this will mean you no longer need to flip back through previous reports. HYPERLINKS DISABLED IN THIS VERSION
Please remember, all prices are mid-price (halfway between the Buy and Sell). When we refer to a price CLOSING above a specific level, we are viewing the point where we can regard a trend as changing. Otherwise, we are simply speculating on near term trading targets. Our website is www.trendsandtargets.com.
UPDATE. We often give an initial and a secondary price. If the initial is exceeded, we still expect it to fall back but the next time the initial is bettered, the price should continue to the secondary. The converse it true with price drops.
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Section One – Outlook Updated Today. Click here for Section Two – Outlook Remains Valid shares
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