Mid-week share tips
Each day, This is Money rounds up share recommendations from daily newspapers and weekly magazines. You can also see the Midas share tips archive a thisismoney.co.uk/midas...
Friday 4 May
Investors Chronicle
City analysts have become increasingly bullish and expect 30% earnings growth at Shire Pharmaceuticals in 2008. Some think further profits upgrades are in the offing. Buy
Even though Tomkins has tended to be insulated against the vagaries of the economic cycle there appear to be few rays of light around now. The 5.2% dividend yield is attractive but with far safer and more attractive engineering stocks elsewhere, and earnings forecasts at risk, Tomkins is a sell.
Matchtech specialises in recruitment for the engineering, construction and support services sector, where prospects look good. There's also a skills shortage is leading to rising salaries and increase recruitment activity. And even after the impressive share price rise it was floated on Aim six months ago, shares still trade just 15 times forecast adjusted earnings, leaving plenty of room for improvement. Buy
Thursday 3 May
The Times
The price of ruthenium has shot up in recent months a the new application has gained currency. It adds considerable weight to the attraction of Lonmin shares. Buy.
Daily Telegraph
Although British Energy should be at the forefront of any nuclear revival, it may be some way off. Sell.
Independent
If M&C Saatchi stays independent, expect to see its valuation move more into line with its peers, meaning the stock remains a buy.
Wednesday 2 May
The Times
Sulzer's failed approach may yet prove positive for metal treater Bodycote and serve to focus investors' minds. The prospective price earnings ratio of 16 is full but not by any means overcooked. Sulzer may yet come back, too. Buy.
Not everybody loves the Mirror, but the company remains one of the cheapest around media, trading at about 13 times earnings. With advertising recovering, and the possibility of better than expected disposal proceeds, Trinity Mirror shares are well worth accumulating. Buy.
Home services company Connaught's runaway success is built on the need to renovate the country's 5.5m or so council houses. Connaught has a market share of only 3% and a secondary business involved in checking safety standards in commercial buildings adds support. Buy.
Daily Telegraph
There are still US litigation risks, which prompted Ladbrokes to abandon its takeover plans, but online gamer 888 looks less risky than some rivals. On forecasts of $44m profits for 2007, the multiple is 19 times and there is a yield of 2.6%. The multiple comes rattling down for 2008 if 888 delivers. That's a big if, but for those already holding the stock, hang on. Hold.
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