The week’s best shares
Experian Shares
“Data is the new currency” and this credit-check firm is flush with it, offering crucial services to clients in 37 countries. Revenues grew organically by 8% in Q1, but Experian is on the hunt for acquisitions too. Buy. £18.69.
Microsoft Investors Chronicle
Microsoft’s renaissance is largely driven by cloud computing, which has fuelled strong cash flow. Concerns about competition are outweighed by rising demand and still-reliable revenues from Office products. Buy. $108.
RM Group Investors Chronicle
This education technology and resources supplier has released positive first-half results in a challenging market and raised earnings expectations. Growth hopes are underpinned by the Consortium acquisition and overseas expansion. Buy. 224p.
Warpaint Investors Chronicle
The cosmetics business is acquiring its US distributor, Marvin Leeds Marketing Services, as part of its international expansion. As well as furthering US growth, the deal should open access to new markets. Buy. 230p.
The Mail on Sunday
The price of uranium oxide looks set to rise as Japan reopens nuclear reactors and China develops new ones. Yellow Cake is building an impressive stockpile, ready to sell when the market recovers. Buy. 225.25p.
Zotefoams Daily Mail
This world leader in cellular material technology has had a stellar year with half-year profits up by 64%. Shares have nearly doubled, but, with funds now raised for a third factory, the good run should continue. Buy. 520p.