The week's share tipsters at a glance - 4 October

published 4 October 2012

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Aberdeen Asset Management (ADN)Fund management	The Daily Telegraph	Institutional investors pulled out £100m from the asset manager over the summer. But the shares have risen 83% in the past 12 months and yield 3.1% on a 2013 rating of 14.6. Buy.	313p/165.5p*308p
Assura (AGR)Real estate	Investors Chronicle	GP landlord Assura is lowly rated compared to peers because of its poor track record, but the shares deserve a re-rating. Its markets are stable and there’s scope for dividend growth here.	41p/27p32.5p
Aureus Mining (AUE)Aim	Investors Chronicle	Aureus’ New Liberty gold mining project is high grade and its deposits are large. American monetary stimulus could boost the shares and the company is also a takeover target.	92p/46p69.5p
Booker (BOK)Food and drug retailers	Investors Chronicle	A recent trading update from the cash-and-carry operator showed solid growth. If the planned turnaround at Makro is successful, investors could receive a generous special dividend. Buy.	98.25p/69.4p93p
Fitbug (FITB)Aim	Shares	The online well-being services provider is well placed to profit from growing demand from US insurers. Possible deals with American healthcare groups could trigger earnings upgrades.	4.5p/1.257p1.48p
Diageo (DGE)Beverages	The Daily Telegraph	A potential deal for Diageo to buy a stake in Indian group United Spirits makes good strategic sense. The Indian spirits market is the third biggest after China and Russia. Buy.	1,770.5p/1,193p1744p
Genel (GENL)Oil and gas producers	Investors Chronicle	Exploiting opportunities in Kurdistan is risky, but Genel looks well-placed. The dispute over production-share contracts should be resolved soon and, if so, this should boost the shares.	1,020p/586p761p
Getech (GTC)Aim	Shares	The geological data group is reaping the benefits of a change in its business mix and is set to reinstate the dividend in November. Earnings are now looking more stable. Expect upgrades.	42.5p/19p36.1p
Hargreaves Services (HSP)Resources	The Daily Telegraph	Hargreaves could have to close its Maltby Colliery, but the share-price fall looks overdone. The prospective dividend yield is 3.7%. Buy on a 2013 price-to-earnings (p/e) ratio of just 4.5.	1,278p/530p551p
Hyder Consulting (HYC)Infrastructure	Shares	Unlike some competitors, the infrastructure specialist is enjoying strong trading in the Middle East, especially in Qatar. It recently beat profit forecasts and could be a takeover target.	430p/320p 400p
Kingfisher (KGF) General retailers	The Times	The DIY retailer’s prospects may be picking up as weaker competition leaves the market. Analysts forecast a strong improvement in profits. It’s a long-term punt on a p/e of 10.5.	317p/232.7p 263.9p
Mediterranean Oil & Gas (MOG)Oil and gas explorers	The Times	Despite a spat with Leni Gas & Oil, development of MOG's Malta assets is moving ahead. The Mediterranean could become important area for oil companies. It's speculative but promising.	14.25p/3.625p13.125p
MJ Gleeson (GLE)Construction	Investors Chronicle	The housebuilder is recovering fast and is now debt-free. Its restructuring programme is also complete and land-bank sales could generate enough cash flow to reinstate the dividend. Buy.	132p/96p131p
Petra Diamonds (PDL)Mining	The Daily Telegraph	A 20% fall in the diamond price hit Petra hard, but full-year results were on track. Buy on the expectations of a diamond price recovery and the possibility of future dividend payments.	188.5p/92.75p118.1p
Petroneft (PTR)Aim	Shares	Shares in the Siberian oil producer could see a re-rating if the company can capitalise on the positive performance of its Arbuzovskoye 101 well. Buy ahead of an expected announcement.	28.875p/5.625p7.85p
RPC Group (RPC)General Industries	The Daily Telegraph	The packaging maker has increased profits by making innovative, lightweight products that save clients money. It’s decent value on a 2013 p/e of 9.76 and a 3.7% yield. Hold for now.	447p/331.50p427.50p
Shanks (SKS)Waste recycling	The Daily Telegraph	Shank’s shares fell 17% last week after the downturn hit trading at its solid waste division. However, the rest of the business remains robust, supported by environmental legislation.	118.5p/73.25p79p
Spirent (SPT)Technology	The Times	The telecoms testing specialist has sold its systems division for $64m and the proceeds will go to shareholders in the form of share buybacks. It’s a bet for the long term on a p/e of 16.	176.3p/104.4p160.5p
S&U (SUS)Financial services	The Times	The loan provider enjoys a lower level of impairments than most doorstep lenders and profits are benefiting from the financial crisis. A p/e of ten and a yield of over 5% look reasonable.	895p/597.5p861p
Zetar (ZTR)Aim	Shares	Buy shares in the confectionery specialist ahead of the November trading update. Positive trends, such as brand licensing deals, should boost the shares and lead to earnings upgrades.	245p/167.5p220p
Bumi (BUMI)Resources	The Daily Telegraph	The coal producer’s lawyers are examining a $600m write-down at a subsidiary amid claims of financial irregularities. Around $400m of debt also needs to be refinanced. Avoid for now.	941p/120p156p
HMV (HMV)General retailers	Shares	New chief executive Trevor Moore faces an uphill struggle to turn around the ailing retailer, due to continuing poor sales and competition. Further earnings downgrades are likely. Sell.	7.5p/2.25p2.8p
Hornby (HRN)Consumer goods	The Daily Telegraph	Shares in the model railway maker fell almost a third last week due to weak Olympic sales and serious supply chain problems. Until these are resolved, the shares are best avoided.	141.5p/48p62.5p
Mulberry (MUL)Aim	Shares	It’s time to take profits in the luxury fashion brand, best known for its handbags. On a p/e of 23.8 for 2013, the rating is hefty and the retail environment is becoming choppier. Sell.	2,500p/1,100p1252p
Ocado (OCDO)Food and drug retailers	Investors Chronicle	The online grocer’s recent trading update was lacklustre, with gross sales still below analysts’ forecasts. With the economic picture still looking grim, the shares remain under pressure.	134.1p/52.1p66p
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