The week’s best shares

Amazon The Times

The online giant is taking advantage of “tax-cut dollars” to invest in capital-intensive projects – notably, expanding its grocery and advertising business, which is now generating “impressive income”. Buy. $1,659.

City Pub Group Investors Chronicle

This top-notch, drinks-led pub group is run by an experienced team. Currently focused on London and the southeast, expansion plans are on track and it could be an attractive takeover target for Fuller Smith & Turner. Buy. 204p.

The Times

The world’s biggest caterer continues to grow steadily, with revenues from defence, education and healthcare – and margins are increasing. Not cheap, but an “undisputed market-share winner”. Buy. £17.58p.

Frontier IP Group The Mail on Sunday

Frontier aims to bridge the gap between academia and commerce, providing commercial nous to transform clever theories into start-ups. “Not risk-free”, but “interesting”. Shares could well deliver rewards. Buy. 82p.

The Times

Intertek provides testing and assurance services for retailers and manufacturers, particularly those involved with home appliances and lighting. “High-quality”, with stable long-term structural growth potential. Buy. £50.70.

SDL Investors Chronicle

The translation group is making progress on its transformation programme and benefiting from globalisation. It is upgrading earnings forecasts, and cost savings should continue to support margin improvements. Buy. 532p.