The Week

The week’s best shares

- Hotel Chocolat Group Johnson Matthey

Centamin The Sunday Times

The gold miner had a disappoint­ing 2018. But, with a refreshed board, it is “turning a corner” as output recovers and the gold price rallies. Panmure Gordon gives a 140p price target. Buy. 118p.

Glaxosmith­kline The Daily Telegraph

GSK’S split into two businesses – a consumer healthcare firm (a new joint venture with Pfizer) and a separate drug arm – should mean gains for investors. The former’s healthy margins and strong cash flow can support its high debt. Yields 5.5%. Buy. £14.52.

Investors Chronicle

The chocolatie­r is being driven forward by a combinatio­n of strong online traction, new UK store openings and internatio­nal growth. Increased capacity should boost margins and the brand. Debt-free with good cash flow. Buy. 305p.

Inchcape The Times

This new and used car retailer is the exclusive distributo­r for Toyota, Lexus and Suzuki in Asia, where it operates on 10.9% margins. Cash generative and undervalue­d, with an estimated 4.7% yield. Buy. 573p.

The Sunday Telegraph

This catalytic converter specialist’s hot new product is ELNO (enhanced lithium nickel oxide) – which holds out the promise of cheap, high-density car batteries and power cells. Not risk-free, but fairly valued with a good record. Buy. £30.45.

Onesavings Bank The Daily Telegraph

Despite the woes of rival Metro Bank, this challenger is worth a look. Lowly valued, with expected single-digit earnings growth and a 3.7% yield. Strong capital reserves help offset risks. Buy. 386p.

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