The week’s best buys
Amino Technologies Investors Chronicle
The video-streaming technology specialist’s acquisitions have underpinned a rally following its October profit warning. An influx of new orders has improved revenue visibility, and there’s a strong prospective yield of 5.4%. Buy. 112p.
Begbies Traynor Group The Daily Telegraph
The insolvency specialist has offset a drop in revenues with one-off consultancy fees, cost savings and acquisitions. It is well-placed to pounce as Brexit clouds gather over the business world. Buy. 47.5p.
The Daily Telegraph
The data analytics and credit services specialist is cash generative, with a solid record of share growth and dividend returns. The firm is innovative and expanding into related areas, including healthcare and fraud. Buy. £14.59.
Joules Shares
This high-growth premium lifestyle brand is rapidly taking share in the fastest growing segment of the UK clothing market. Multichannel, it is extending its product range and expanding globally. Profits should rise. Buy. 170.5p.
NCC Investors Chronicle
NCC provides cybersecurity software, risk consulting and safe data storage. It is boosting organic growth with acquisitions, and seeing rising recurring revenues. A key player in an explosive industry. Buy. 299p.
Shire The Times
Clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration for the pharma giant’s Xiidra treatment for dry eye disease opens up a new pipeline of ophthalmic products. Prospects are good, too, for the Baxalta deal. Buy. £48.55.