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Discover the reason Genus shares are worth buying right now
Thursday 19 Sep 2019G enus ( GNS ) provides farmers with superior genetics that enables them to produce higher quality animal protein more efficiently and sustainably. The business serves over 50,000 customers in over 70 countries and employs almost 2,700 people, which includes over 100 who are PhD qualified. An...
This income fund offers a lower risk way to access emerging markets
Thursday 19 Sep 2019Growth-focused investors cannot ignore emerging markets, as we discuss in this week’s Investment Trusts section , yet investing in far-flung developing economies comes with volatility. Investors seeking a smoother ride could look to JPMorgan Global Emerging Markets Income Trust ( JEMI ) as a lower...
The outlook is looking brighter for Synthomer
Thursday 12 Sep 2019Chemicals firm Synthomer ( SYNT ) looks very tempting at the current price following a big sell-off over the past year. The firm’s share price dropped from around 530p a year ago to 280p last month and saw the stock trade on nearly its lowest rating in a decade, while its level of debt compared to...
Bagging bargains with Fidelity Special Values
Thursday 12 Sep 2019Cautious investors concerned about future stock market corrections might consider seeking shelter in a portfolio of domestic stocks that are already dirt cheap and primed for recovery. Fidelity Special Values ( FSV ) pursues such an approach. Managed by Alex Wright, this fund should provide a...
Pets at Home shares are unleashed from the doghouse
Thursday 05 Sep 2019A rally at retailer Pets at Home ( PETS ) could have further to run as the pet care specialist rebuilds confidence in its growth story. The UK’s leading pet care business, selling products online and via 452 physical stores, Pets at Home also operates a UK leading small animal veterinary business...
Secure Trust is among our star picks in the banking sector
Thursday 05 Sep 2019We aren’t fans of the mainstream high street banks or many of the so-called challenger banks – Metro Bank ( MTRO ) being a prime example – but one stock which catches our eye due to its high profitability and low valuation is Secure Trust Bank ( STB ) . Founded in the West Midlands in 1952, it has...
Morgan Advanced Materials’ recovery is gaining traction
Thursday 29 Aug 2019Manufacturers need new, smart materials to create more advanced products. From more efficient solar panels to increasingly complex microchips, cleaner transport to medical diagnostic equipment, materials engineer Morgan Advanced Materials ( MGAM ) is right at the bleeding edge. Its roots go back to...
Temple Bar could outperform if markets turn sour
Thursday 29 Aug 2019Investors seeking a portfolio of cheap, dividend-paying stocks and selling on a 6.3% discount to net asset value (NAV) should look to Temple Bar Investment Trust ( TMPL ) . This fund has a lot of attractions but isn’t suited to someone who is impatient and wants to see immediate gains. Value...
Ted Baker shares are just too cheap to ignore
Thursday 22 Aug 2019We think you should buy lately-unloved global lifestyle brand Ted Baker ( TED ) at 912p. This isn’t a trade for the faint of heart as the current valuation is discounting that already-downgraded profit estimates may yet be missed, but Shares still has faith in the strength of the Ted Baker brand...
Buy copper giant Antofagasta before sentiment improves
Thursday 22 Aug 2019Want to buy a best-in-class company while market sentiment is poor? Now’s your chance with Chilean copper miner Antofagasta ( ANTO ) . A 20% share price fall since April is partially down to the price of copper recently slipping to levels not seen since the last global recession. The shares have...