The week’s best shares

BlackRock Throgmorton Trust

The Times

A high-performing investment trust with a diverse portfolio that consistently delivers market-beating returns. Notable holdings include WH Smith, 4imprint, Workspace and Team17. Buy. 692p.

CrowdStrike

The Daily Telegraph

Tipped as a “star of the future”, CrowdStrike’s cloud-based AI software could be a cybersecurity gamechanger. Loss-making, but should be cash-positive soon – with potential margins of 30%-40%. Buy. $59.55.

HomeServe

Investors Chronicle

HomeServe provides emergency insurance and repair services in the UK and is expanding in the US. Its digital online platform, Checkatrade, which matches vetted tradespeople with customers, looks promising. Buy. £13.36.

NWF Group

Investors Chronicle

A string of recent acquisitions is helping this fuel and animal feed distributor to build scale. Cash generation is strong – and there’s a fruitful new five-year contract with a “major food customer”, as well as a swanky new warehouse. Buy. 185p.

Paragon Banking Group

The Times

Originally a buy-to-let lender, Paragon continues to focus on higher-margin professional landlords, while pushing into commercial lending, including asset and development finance. A “solid strategy”, and a possible bid target. Buy. 510p.

Renew

Investors Chronicle

The engineering services provider’s Q1 results are in line with expectations: the order book has grown and debt has more than halved. Well-placed to benefit from government spending on rail infrastructure. Buy. 506p.