The week’s best buys

Animalcare Group Investors Chronicle

The veterinary medicines provider has an impressive track record, strong balance sheet and excellent cash flow. The group is focusing on geographical expansion. New drugs should increase revenues. Buy. 285p.

Asos Investors Chronicle

The fast-fashion e-tailer is performing well in all markets, boosted by its A-list loyalty programme, delivery improvements and competitive pricing. No high street presence and an international customer base helps. Buy. £49.29.

The Times

The news distributor’s educational side is being hit by local authority spending cuts and its Pass My Parcel delivery service needs hefty investment. Full-year figures were “respectable”, shares look cheap and it yields 6.58%. Buy. 140.5p.

ITV The Mail on Sunday

Brokers at The Share Centre admire the broadcaster’s “abundant” cash flow and successful TV shows such as The X Factor. Shares have fallen, but profits and revenues are up, and the dividend has risen. Buy. 171p.

Low & Bonar Investors Chronicle

This industrial fibre manufacturer has exited low-margin businesses and is expanding Chinese production. Debt is falling and rising profit is underpinned by favourable raw material pricing. Yields 4.6%. Buy. 65.25p.

Revolution Bars Group The Mail on Sunday

The trendy cocktail bar and food group has transformed since its 2015 flotation, prompting the entire board to buy shares, totalling £236,000. Trading is strong, profits have jumped and the expansion continues. Buy. 175.5p.