The Week

The week’s best shares

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Arcontech Group

Investors’ Chronicle

Shares in this financial software provider were massively de-rated after the loss of two customers and are now firmly “bargain basement”. But Arcontech is profitable, there’s a prospectiv­e 4.1% yield and it’s a bid target. Buy. 74p.

Computacen­ter

The Times

Customers ordering early are boosting visibility for this tech systems and services supplier, which is benefiting from the rapid growth of corporate and government IT spending. Inexpensiv­e, with scope for special returns. Buy. £26.20.

Greggs

Investors’ Chronicle

Given its robust balance sheet, the bakery chain’s aim to double revenue – by expanding shop numbers and pushing forward with home delivery and evening trading – looks achievable. A special divi is expected. Buy. £26.66.

Facilities by ADF

The Mail on Sunday

ADF supplies state-of-the-art trucks and trailers to the fast-growing UK film industry. Clients include Amazon Prime, Netflix and the BBC, and its 500-strong fleet is already 90% booked for 2022. Green credential­s help. Buy. 63p.

Mitchells & Butlers

The Sunday Times

The well-managed pub, bar and restaurant owner (from All Bar One to Browns) is set to benefit from the end of WFH and other Covid restrictio­ns. Consumer spending may be squeezed, but abstinence is unlikely. Buy. 249.20p.

Pets at Home Group

The Times

Having fended off Amazon, the pets business has delivered impressive growth and a profits upgrade – fuelled by rising pet ownership and its marginboos­ting subscripti­on services. Set to take more share of a growing market. Buy. 418p.

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