The week’s best buys
Churchill China Investors Chronicle
The ceramic tableware maker is exploiting the growing hospitality market by supplying restaurants, hotels and caterers in 70 countries. Benefitting from weak sterling; higher margin lines should bolster profitability. Buy. 895p.
Merlin Entertainments The Mail on Sunday
Despite decreasing footfall in city attractions following terrorist attacks, the Madame Tussauds and Legoland owner is seeing growing sales and visitor numbers. Deutsche Bank has raised its target to 600p. Buy. 460.5p.
The Times
Short-term trends are against the gaming group, which owns Mecca Bingo and Grosvenor Casinos. But it’s in good financial shape, with customergrowth coming from new digital products. Buy. 225p.
T Clarke The Mail on Sunday
T Clarke has an illustrious history in electricals and is renowned for innovation and reliability: customers include Selfridges, the Shard and the Olympics. Resilient in a growing market and undervalued compared to peers. Yields 4.5%. Buy. 76.5p.
The Times
This looks like a pivotal moment for Elon Musk’s electric car, solar panel and energy storage company. Over 400,000 reservations for the Model 3 car should propel the firm into profitability in 2018. Buy. $349.
Tritax Big Box REIT Investors Chronicle
Tritax is benefiting from the demand for big distribution centres, boosted by the steady rise in e-commerce trading. Tenants include B&Q and Ocado, and demand outweighs supply. The new Dartford site bodes well. Yields 4.4%. Buy.