…and some to hold, avoid or sell

Dart Group Investors Chronicle

Increased capacity at the airline and packaged holiday provider has boosted sales. But the sector remains highly competitive, and cost pressures and UK economy uncertainty make the future unclear. Take profits. Sell. £10.01.

Mccarthy & Stone The Times

The UK’S biggest housebuilder for senior citizens has struggled with falling sales since the EU referendum. It now warns of fewer completions and falling profits. The departure of the CEO does not bode well. Sell. 104p.

Investors Chronicle

The owner of the Mirror, Express and Star newspapers is suffering long-term revenue decline and disappointing online performance. A “moribund” business labouring under a massive pension deficit. Sell. 72p.

RPC Group The Times

The plastic packaging specialist needs to “resolve differences” with investors fretting about rapid expansion through acquisition, slowing organic growth and high gearing. There’s no obvious trigger to boost shares. Sell. 747.5p.

The Times

The water industry faces political and regulatory uncertainty as regulator Ofwat puts “the customer first”. Bigger financial penalties are on the cards and profits may be harder to come by. Avoid. £18.87.

Standard Chartered The Times

The retail and commercial bank, which mainly operates in emerging markets, is “not without its risks”. Takeover rumours don’t justify the premium to rivals HSBC and Lloyds, which yield considerably more. Sell. 676.75p.