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Big money to be made with this self-storage group
Thursday 07 Nov 2019It may not be a glamorous activity but storing the possessions of businesses and households is certainly a lucrative one. Self-storage play Lok’n Store ( LOK:AIM ) continues to churn out impressive growth numbers and has a clear expansion plan which is underpinned by a strong balance sheet,...
Science tools maker Oxford Instruments is a great share to buy
Thursday 07 Nov 2019We live in a world of climate change, ageing populations, pressure on food and water supplies and depleting raw materials. Against these substantial challenges we look to science and technology to provide solutions, and Oxford Instruments ( OXIG ) hands the boffins the technology tools. The FTSE...
Strong growth at an attractive valuation on offer at CareTech
Thursday 31 Oct 2019We think the benefits of CareTech’s ( CTH:AIM ) acquisition of its rival Cambian are not fully appreciated by the market and investors should get in now as they become more apparent. Caretech is a national provider of care services for children and adults with complex needs, operating in the circa...
Buy WH Smith as it travels to new horizons
Thursday 31 Oct 2019S hares believes investors should buy cash generative books, magazines and stationery seller WH Smith ( SMWH ) . We’ve long been fans of the business and following a bold takeover roughly doubling the size of its international travel business we think there is scope for further upside. The £312m...
Trust Merchants to deliver on its income and value goals
Thursday 24 Oct 2019Market shake-outs are often a great time to buy high quality investments with long track records of wealth creation. With investors torn over the prospects of the major UK stock markets we believe Merchants Trust ( MRCH ) is just such an opportunity. With roots that go back to 1889 there is no type...
Smart Metering Systems looks a savvy portfolio addition
Thursday 24 Oct 2019A decent sized, relatively liquid investment that’s uncorrelated to the UK economy and a good structural growth story to boot, now is an excellent time to buy Smart Metering Systems ( SMS:AIM ) . It is the only company that installs, owns, operates, and maintains gas and electricity smart meters on...
Why this solar fund is a great portfolio addition
Thursday 17 Oct 2019An investment that has a good track record of paying generous dividends, is genuinely diversified and has the potential to grow your money in the meantime is always going to be a popular thing. An increasing favourite with institutional investors, FTSE 250 investment trust Foresight Solar ( FSFL )...
Ladbrokes owner GVC is on the charge and you should take advantage
Thursday 17 Oct 2019Buy into the momentum at gambling group GVC ( GVC ) after recent upgrades for the group. Management boosted its earnings guidance on 15 August 2019 citing strong operational performance driven by online revenue growth of 17% amid market share gains across all major territories. It raised earnings...
3i Infrastructure is a great long-term investment
Thursday 10 Oct 2019The second and third quarters of this year have seen some chunky fundraisings by infrastructure and renewable energy funds. In June, Greencoat UK Wind ( UKW ) raised €375m, Sequoia Economic Infrastructure Income ( SEQI ) raised £216m and Aquila European Renewables Income ( AERI ) raised £154m. In...
Revamped Ultra Electronics is tougher and more focused
Thursday 10 Oct 2019A slight pullback in the share price for defence firm Ultra Electronics ( ULE ) represents a good buying opportunity. A 2019 price-to-earnings ratio of 16-times does not look demanding with scope for the company to beat earnings forecasts as the benefits of a revamp of the business come through...