The week’s best buys

Berkeley Energia The Mail on Sunday

Berkeley Energia is developing a high-grade uranium mine in Salamanca, Spain. Unprofitable, but the uranium cycle is on the turn as demand for nuclear power rises. Analysts forecast a doubling of shares. Buy. 47p.

Imperial Brands The Times

The tobacco giant is achieving solid earnings and dividend growth in the face of increasingly tight regulation. It’s expanding in the US, and gaining a strong position in the e-cigarette market. Yields 4%. Buy. £39.74.

J. Sainsbury Financial Times

Discounters are “nipping at the heels of major supermarkets” but Sainsbury’s is “coping impressively” despite the “deflationary battle”. The acquisition of Argos-owner Home Retail should help it outperform peers. Buy. 242p.

Moss Bros Investors Chronicle

The menswear clothing specialist has nearly completed its store refurbishment programme and invested in e-commerce operations. Margins fell in the hire business but profits surged in retail. Yields 5.5%. Buy. 103p.

RPC Group The Times

Plastic packager RPC is growing organically and reaping the benefits of synergies through acquisitions. Shares have doubled in one year and profits should be “significantly ahead”. Buy. 958.5p.

Sage Group The Daily Telegraph

Favoured by fund managers who have their own money at stake, software firm Sage is a well-recognised brand with modest debts, good return on capital, a decent growth record and growing profits. Buy. 728.5p.