The week’s best buys
Centralnic The Mail on Sunday
Turnover at this top-level domain name seller has jumped 113%, and underlying profits have grown by 68%, thanks to expansion and the “astute acquisition” of Instra Group. Expect further growth as the sector consolidates. Buy. 51.1p.
Conviviality Shares
Drinks wholesaler Convivality remains “resilient” in a tough consumer market, thanks to its competitive pricing and market reach. Full-year profits are up 100%, and “compelling cash generation” has boosted the total dividend. Buy. 339.7p.
Glencore The Sunday Telegraph
Shares in the commodities giant are up fourfold since their 2016 nadir, and its balance sheet hasn’t been so strong since its flotation. Given rising commodity prices, there’s hope of more to come. Worth a short-term punt. Buy. 313.55p.
Morgan Sindall Group The Sunday Times
This construction firm “can do little wrong”, consistently topping the list of contractors winning the most work. They aren’t blockbuster deals, but “they add up”. Shares are up 119% in a year, but there is “room to grow”. Buy. £12.84.
Shaftesbury Investors Chronicle
Shaftesbury’s property portfolio – which includes nearly 600 buildings and 14.5 acres in London’s West End – seems “Brexit-proof”. A steady income stream and rental growth should ensure it weathers any economic downturn. Buy. 978p.
Walker Greenbank Investors Chronicle
This luxury interior furnishings group has bounced back from a devastating factory flood. International orders and licensing sales are rising, and there’s a major acquisition in the pipeline. Buy. 228p.